Preoperative nursing responsibilities for a child having surgery include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Prepare for separation from caregivers.
b. Complete presurgery assessment.
c. Provide beverage or bottle 1 hour prior.
d. Obtain vital signs.
e. Assess operative site.
f. Observe for shock.
g. Check dressing for bleeding or drainage.
A, B, D
Preoperative nursing responsibilities include preparing for separation from caregivers, completing presurgery assessment, obtaining vital signs, discontinuing food and drink after specified time, ensuring consent form is signed by guardian, and administering preoperative medications.
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