You Are Physically Preparing a Client for Surgery and Instruct

You are physically preparing a client for surgery and instruct the person to remove any jewelry. The client refuses to remove a wedding band. What should you do in this situation?

A) Explain that the client cannot go into the operating room with jewelry on.
B) Medicate the client and then remove the ring.
C) Place gauze under and over the ring and apply adhesive tape over it.
D) Tell the physician and anesthesiologist.