Exam 4: Care of Preoperative and Intraoperative Surgical Patients

The nurse warns the patient that,in order to retard the growth of microorganisms,the operating room temperature must be maintained in which range?

Which action should the nurse take prior to administering the preoperative doses of Demerol and atropine?

Which responses indicate to the nurse that the patient understands preoperative teaching?

The nurse is reviewing the presurgical patient's laboratory reports and notes an elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST)and bilirubin.The nurse understands that this patient is most at risk for which potential complication?

The nurse reminds the patient that in laparoscopic surgery,with the small incision and less tissue trauma,there is less pain because of the diminished ______________.

The patient refuses to take off her diamond wedding band prior to going to the operating room.What action should the nurse take first?

The nurse is planning care for four postoperative patients.Which patient is most likely to develop postoperative complications?

A(n)________________ allows a patient to donate her own blood to be used during or after surgery.