A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is scheduled for total hip replacement. What should the nurse instruct the patient about smoking before the surgery?
a. Do not smoke for 24 hours before the surgery.
b. Do not smoke for 3 to 4 weeks before the surgery.
c. Abstain from smoking for 3 to 4 hours before the surgery.
d. Limit smoking to 1 or 2 cigarettes per day before the surgery.
ANS: B
Patients should be encouraged to avoid smoking for at least 3 to 4 weeks before surgery if they have a chronic lung disorder. A. C. This patient needs to avoid smoking for longer than 3 to 4 or 24 hours. D. The patient should not smoke at all for 3 to 4 weeks before the surgery.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word