Author Question: Which of the following are preoperative conditions that may affect the patient's response to ... (Read 30 times)

casperchen82 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which of the following are preoperative conditions that may affect the patient's response to surgery? (Select all that apply.)

a. Age
b. Religion
c. Mental status
d. Occupation
e. Nutritional status

Question 2

Which of the following are considerations for the older adult surgical patient? (Select all that apply.)

a. The need for specific clear preoperative and postoperative teaching
b. Awareness of lower morbidity and mortality rate
c. Presence of coexisting conditions
d. Increased risk of respiratory complications
e. Expectation of normal recovery time

sarahccccc · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
Each system of the body is affected by the patient's age, health, nutritional status, and mental state. Religion and occupation do not affect the physiological response to the surgery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D
Surgery places greater stress on older than on younger patients. Teaching should be given at the older person's level of understanding. Teaching should be specific and clear. Presence of coexisting conditions may delay recovery time and response to surgery.