The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery.Aims of assessment before surgery include

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The aim of assessment of the patient before surgery is to establish the patient's normal preoperative function to prevent and minimize possible postoperative complications.Gathering appropriate equipment,planning care,and educating the patient and family are all important interventions that must be provided for the surgical patient; they are part of the nursing process but are not the reason for completing an assessment of the surgical patient.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Surgery