The nurse is caring for a group of patients about to undergo surgery. Which patient is at highest risk for surgical complications?
A) A 32-year-old who plays volleyball daily
B) A 41-year-old who occasionally drinks
C) A 52-year-old construction worker who is vegan
D) A 65-year-old who smokes pack per day 
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Q5: The nurse is assisting in the surgical
Q6: The LPN/LVN is assisting in the operating
Q7: The nurse is teaching a patient about
Q8: A patient recovering from an abdominal hysterectomy
Q9: The nurse is taking a medication history
Q11: A patient recovering from hernia repair surgery
Q12: A patient is preparing to undergo an
Q13: The licensed practical nurse/licensed vocational nurse (LPN/LVN)
Q14: The nurse is assisting during surgery when
Q15: A patient who is NPO (nothing by
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