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TVarnum · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is discussing the various people whom the client will see when in the operating room suite. Which individuals should the nurse emphasize when discussing this aspect of the surgical process with the client?

Select all that apply.
A) Surgeon
B) Postoperative nurse
C) Circulating nurse
D) Anesthesiologist
E) Social worker

Question 2

A client is informed that a surgical procedure is to be scheduled in 2 weeks. Which teaching points should the nurse focus to prepare the client for the surgery?

Select all that apply.
A) Maintaining a patent airway
B) Deep breathing and coughing
C) Caring for the surgical incision
D) Managing constipation
E) Managing pain

AmberC1996 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, C, D

The surgeon performs the procedure. The postoperative nurse will provide care to the client after the surgery is completed. The circulating nurse is a perioperative registered nurse who cares for the client during the surgical procedure. The anesthesiologist provides the anesthesia during the surgery and continually monitors the client's physiologic status. The social worker will not be in attendance during the procedure but may become involved in the client's care during the preoperative and postoperative phases.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B, C, D, E

Maintaining a patent airway is a nursing action that is performed during the postoperative phase of surgical care. In the preoperative phase, when the client is alert and oriented, the nurse should focus teaching on deep breathing and coughing exercises, care of the surgical incision, managing constipation, and managing pain.