The nurse is preparing a client for surgery scheduled for the next day. An important intervention for the nurse to complete with this client is to:
1. give preoperative medications the night before surgery.
2. ensure that the client has nothing by mouth (NPO) after 8 p.m. the night before surgery.
3. complete teaching for postoperative care the evening before surgery.
4. notify the charge nurse if the client has questions.
Answer: 3
1. Preoperative medications are given about an hour prior to surgery.
2. Most clients are NPO after midnight prior to a.m. surgery.
3. The nurse ensures that teaching is completed and understood prior to surgery.
4. The nurse is capable of answering the client's questions.
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