Multiple Choice
The nurse is obtaining preoperative information for a patient who will be having emergency surgery shortly for a ruptured appendix. Which information is crucial for the nurse to assess? (Select all that apply.)
A) All medications that the patient is taking
B) Use of tobacco, alcohol, or recreational drugs
C) Allergies to medications, foods, or other substances
D) Date of last tetanus shot and flu vaccination
E) Insurance coverage and preauthorization requirements
F) Possibility of pregnancy
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