The nurse is ensuring that a client is able to make knowledgeable decisions regarding an upcoming surgery and can provide informed consent. What is the responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
1. Explain the surgical options
2. Explain the operative risks
3. Describe the operative procedure to be done
4. Witness a patient's signature
Question 2The preoperative nurse cares for the client until the client progresses into the intraoperative phase of care which begins when the client:
1. signs the surgical consent form.
2. arrives at the surgical suite doors.
3. is transferred to the postanesthesia care unit.
4. accepts that surgery is pending.
Question 3The nurse is identifying diagnoses appropriate for a client scheduled for a surgical procedure. Which of the following is a diagnosis commonly used for preoperative client?
1. Anxiety
2. Sleep deprivation
3. Excess fluid volume
4. Disturbed body image
Question 4The nurse is planning care for a client with a chronic wound. Which of the following principles should be reflected in this client's care?
1. Debridement
2. Restrict fluids
3. Provide moist environment
4. Prevent further injury
5. Maintain on bed rest
6. Nutrition
Question 5The nurse is concerned that a client will experience delayed wound healing when which of the following is assessed? (Select all that apply.)
1. Prescribed a beta-blocker medication
2. Poor appetite
3. Ambulating in the room several times a day
4. Age 85
5. Prescribed steroids
6. Skin warm and dry
Question 6The nurse is determining when gloves should be worn when providing client care. Which of the following situations would necessitate the wearing of gloves? (Select all that apply.)
1. In contact with blood
2. In contact with mucous membranes
3. Delivering a meal tray
4. Providing medications
5. Measuring urine output
6. Suctioning oral secretions
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