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Preoperative Patient Physical Preparation Objectives

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Which of the following is NOT included in the preoperative preparation on the day of the surgery?

Assessing postoperative complications (correct)

Completing patient's records

Checking patient's identity

Maintaining I/O chart for IVF therapy

In the preoperative physical preparation, what is the main purpose of maintaining the client NPO (nothing by mouth) after midnight?

To prevent malnutrition

To promote healing

To avoid complications during surgery (correct)

To ensure adequate hydration

What is the primary purpose of ordering cleansing enemas before bowel surgery?

To speed up postoperative recovery

To prevent contamination of the surgical site by feces (correct)

To ensure adequate nutrition

To promote healing

Why might a Foley catheter be ordered prior to surgery involving the intestine?

To maintain urine output and prevent bladder injury Signup and view all the answers

What is an important responsibility of nurses in preoperative preparation related to nutrition and fluids?

Recording signs of malnutrition or fluid imbalance Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason for asking clients to bathe or shower the evening or morning of surgery?

To reduce the risk of wound infection by minimizing bacteria on the skin Signup and view all the answers

Why are clients asked to wear a surgical cap before surgery?

To contain client’s hair and any microorganisms on the hair and scalp Signup and view all the answers

What is the action of benzodiazepines like midazolam when used as preoperative medication?

To reduce anxiety and ease anesthetic induction Signup and view all the answers

Why should money and jewelry be labeled and placed in a locked storage area before surgery?

To minimize the risk of injury from burns if electrosurgical units are used Signup and view all the answers

Why must all prosthesis be removed before surgery?

To maintain a sterile environment during surgery Signup and view all the answers