A nurse is considering additional training to become a perioperative nurse. Which of the following skills are implemented by the perioperative nurse?

Question

1. Conducts telephone interviews with the preoperative client
2. Applies principles of aseptic technique
3. Instructs the preoperative client on exercises to use while recovering from surgery
4. Plans for the postoperative client's discharge to home

Answer 1

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Skills of the perioperative nurse include applying principles of aseptic technique and explaining how this knowledge applies to other areas within the operating suite. The perioperative nurse does not conduct telephone interviews with the preoperative client, instruct the preoperative client in postoperative exercises, nor plan for the postoperative client's discharge to home.