A student nurse asks why older adults are at higher risk for complications after surgery. What reasons does the registered nurse give? (Select all that apply.)
a. Decreased cardiac output
b. Decreased oxygenation
c. Frequent nocturia
d. Mobility alterations
e. Inability to adapt to changes
Question 2A nurse recently hired to the preoperative area learns that certain clients are at higher risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE). Which clients are considered at high risk? (Select all that apply.)
a. Client with a humerus fracture
b. Morbidly obese client
c. Client who underwent a prolonged surgical procedure
d. Client with severe heart failure
e. Wheelchair-bound client
Question 3A student nurse is caring for clients on the postoperative unit. The student asks the registered nurse why malnutrition can lead to poor surgical outcomes. What responses by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)
a. A malnourished client will have fragile skin.
b. Malnourished clients always have other problems.
c. Many drugs are bound to protein in the body.
d. Protein stores are needed for wound healing.
e. Weakness and fatigue are common in malnutrition.
Question 4A nurse is caring for several clients prior to surgery. Which medications taken by the clients require the nurse to consult with the physician about their administration? (Select all that apply.)
a. Metformin (Glucophage)
b. Omega-3 fatty acids (Sea Omega 30)
c. Phenytoin (Dilantin)
d. Pilocarpine hydrochloride (Isopto Carpine)
e. Warfarin (Coumadin)
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