A 19-year-old woman is scheduled for a thyroidectomy.She is significantly underweight as a result of her thyroid disease.Of the following,which is the high-priority nursing action in the preoperative phase for this patient?
A) Perform a preoperative assessment of dependent pressure areas.
B) Identify age-specific outcomes.
C) Identify baseline musculoskeletal status.
D) Treat the patient as being high-risk for falls.

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Proper patient positioning on the operating room (OR)bed is crucial for optimal exposure of the thyroid gland.The perioperative nurse should consider a patient who is not at optimal weight at high risk for pressure ulcer development and plan on padding pressure areas to prevent skin and tissue damage.

A 19-Year-Old Woman Is Scheduled for a Thyroidectomy