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What does it indicate when the client is able to tell the nurse about the procedure and its associated risks?
What does it indicate when the client is able to tell the nurse about the procedure and its associated risks?
- The client is likely to request additional information
- The client is not ready for the surgery
- The client has a sufficient understanding to provide informed consent (correct)
- The nurse has not clarified the information properly
Who is responsible for providing a clear and simple explanation of the surgery procedure before the client gives consent?
Who is responsible for providing a clear and simple explanation of the surgery procedure before the client gives consent?
- The professional staff member
- The physician's assistant
- The nurse
- The surgeon (correct)
What must valid consent be according to the text?
What must valid consent be according to the text?
- Signed by a professional staff member
- Provided with full information about the surgery
- Given freely without coercion (correct)
- Coerced by the nursing staff
When should the nurse intervene in obtaining consent for surgery according to the text?
When should the nurse intervene in obtaining consent for surgery according to the text?
What position does the client assume to enhance lung expansion during deep breathing and coughing exercises?
What position does the client assume to enhance lung expansion during deep breathing and coughing exercises?
What is one goal of preoperative nursing care mentioned in the text?
What is one goal of preoperative nursing care mentioned in the text?
Why is withholding food and fluid before surgery important?
Why is withholding food and fluid before surgery important?
What is the primary objective in the immediate postoperative period according to the text?
What is the primary objective in the immediate postoperative period according to the text?
What is a key risk mentioned for diabetic patients undergoing surgery?
What is a key risk mentioned for diabetic patients undergoing surgery?
What may be felt in the chest during catheterization due to extra heartbeats?
What may be felt in the chest during catheterization due to extra heartbeats?
Why might a patient be asked to cough during the procedure?
Why might a patient be asked to cough during the procedure?
What does low urine output indicate during catheterization?
What does low urine output indicate during catheterization?
Why is breathing deeply and holding the breath important during the procedure?
Why is breathing deeply and holding the breath important during the procedure?
What may produce a flushed feeling throughout the body during catheterization?
What may produce a flushed feeling throughout the body during catheterization?
What is a common reason for prescribing diets restricted in sodium, fat, and cholesterol?
What is a common reason for prescribing diets restricted in sodium, fat, and cholesterol?
Which factor is NOT involved in managing cardiovascular risk factors through diet restriction?
Which factor is NOT involved in managing cardiovascular risk factors through diet restriction?
What is a key nursing responsibility after cardiac catheterization regarding extremity assessment?
What is a key nursing responsibility after cardiac catheterization regarding extremity assessment?
Prior to cardiac catheterization, what must a patient be informed about regarding the procedure duration?
Prior to cardiac catheterization, what must a patient be informed about regarding the procedure duration?
What is a pre-catheterization nursing responsibility in regards to the patient's transportation post-procedure?
What is a pre-catheterization nursing responsibility in regards to the patient's transportation post-procedure?
