The admitting nurse in a short-stay surgical unit is responsible for numerous aspects of care. What must the nurse verify before the patient is taken to the preoperative holding area?
A) That preoperative teaching was performed
B) That the family is aware of the length of the surgery
C) That follow-up home care is not necessary
D) That the family understands the patient will be discharged immediately after surgery.
Ans: A
Feedback:
The nurse needs to be sure that the patient and family understand that the patient will first go to the preoperative holding area before going to the OR for the surgical procedure and then will spend some time in the PACU before being discharged home with the family later that day. Other preoperative teaching content should also be verified and reinforced, as needed. The nurse should ensure that any plans for follow-up home care are in place.
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