It is important for the nurse to check the vital signs of clients before preanesthetic or anesthetic agents are given because:
a. vital signs may indicate health problems that might affect whether or not the procedure will be carried out.
b. it is the protocol of the surgical department and nurses must follow these guidelines.
c. vital signs provide a baseline against which vital signs can be checked during and after the procedure.
d. vital signs can alert others to possible problems that could result from anesthetizing the client.
ANS: A, C, D
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Correct a., c., and d. are nursing rationales for obtaining preanesthetic vital signs.
Incorrect b. A nurse should not perform an action without understanding why the action is necessary.
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