The nurse is assisting in the preparation of patients for surgery.Which patient should the nurse recognize as being in the best condition for surgery and at lower risk for complications?

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Preoperative care focuses on helping the patient achieve the best possible surgical outcome by being in the healthiest possible condition for surgery.The 55-year-old patient who is a marathon runner is in the best condition for surgery due to exercise tolerance.A.C.D.Obesity,malnourishment,and smoking all adversely affect the outcome of surgery which could lead to complications.

The Nurse Is Assisting in the Preparation of Patients for Surgery.Which