Which action is the priority when providing care to a patient in the preoperative period?
A) Admitting the patient to the facility
B) Educating the patient on the surgical process
C) Ensuring the patient's preoperative checklist is complete
D) Answering all questions for the patient about surgery
Correct Answer:
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Q1: The nurse is completing the health history
Q2: The nurse correlates an increased risk of
Q3: The nurse is reviewing the medical records
Q5: During the time-out for a surgical procedure,
Q6: The nurse is conducting a medication assessment
Q7: The nurse is conducting a medication assessment
Q8: In providing preoperative teaching to a patient
Q9: The nurse is completing the preoperative checklist
Q10: What information does the nurse teach the
Q11: Which gauge catheter does the nurse use
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