Multiple Choice
The nurse should complete a detailed cognitive assessment on an elderly client before surgery because (Select all that apply)
A) confusion and psychosis are commonly seen in postoperative elderly clients.
B) elders often experience intraoperative strokes.
C) neurologic changes resulting from surgery can last longer in an older client.
D) temporarily impaired cognition can be mistaken for a neurologic event.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
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Q3: The nurse will plan preoperative teaching about
Q4: The PACU nurse is informed that the
Q5: A nurse on the surgical floor has
Q6: When teaching the proper method of coughing,
Q7: The nurse explains to the postoperative ambulatory
Q8: Before administering the preoperative medication, the nurse
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Q10: The recovery room nurse places the client
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