A nurse assesses a client in the preoperative holding area and finds brittle nails and hair, dry skin turgor, and muscle wasting. What action by the nurse is best?
a. Consult the surgeon about a postoperative dietitian referral.
b. Document the findings thoroughly in the client's chart.
c. Encourage the client to eat more after recovering from surgery.
d. Refer the client to Meals on Wheels after discharge.
Question 2
A student is caring for clients in the preoperative area. The nurse contacts the surgeon about a client whose heart rate is 120 beats/min. After consulting with the surgeon, the nurse administers a beta blocker to the client. The student asks why this was
a. A rapid heart rate requires more effort by the heart.
b. Anesthesia has bad effects if the client is tachycardic.
c. The client may have an undiagnosed heart condition.
d. When the heart rate goes up, the blood pressure does too.
NUrse :0
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