When obtaining preoperative assessment data from a client, the nurse should include:
1. Current health status.
2. Allergies.
3. Current medications.
4. Mental status.
5. Respiratory rate.
Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4
Rationale 1: When documenting the current health status, essential information includes general health status and the presence of any chronic diseases that might affect the client's response to surgery or anesthesia.
Rationale 2: When documenting allergies, the nurse should include allergies to prescription and nonprescription drugs, food allergies, and allergies to tape, latex, soaps, or antiseptic agents.
Rationale 3: All current medications should be listed. Herbal remedies and over-the-counter preparations are also a part of this assessment.
Rationale 4: The client's current mental status is a part of this assessment.
Rationale 5: Respiratory rate is part of the physical assessment.
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