A client asks the nurse why he or she is receiving preoperative prescriptions. Which information should the nurse include in the education? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.

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Preoperative prescriptions are often given to reduce anxiety and facilitate sedation (A), reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia by minimizing stomach contents (C), and manage pain to ensure comfort and prevent complications (E).

A Client Asks the Nurse Why He or She Is