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big1devin

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A nurse would include which of the following questions in a presurgical assessment? Select all that apply.
 
  1. Have you had any prior surgeries?
  2. Is there a possibility you may be pregnant?
  3. Are you taking any medications at this time?
  4. Do you smoke or use tobacco in any form?
  5. What surgery is planned? Why are you having surgery?

Question 2

A nurse recognizes that which of the following would be classified as elective surgeries? Select all that apply.
 
  1. A tonsillectomy for a 10-year-old with a history of frequent pharyngitis
  2. An appendectomy for a 12-year-old with acute appendicitis
  3. A colectomy with colostomy for an 18-year-old with Crohn disease
  4. A mastectomy for a 56-year-old with recently diagnosed breast cancer
  5. A total hip replacement for an 87-year-old with a fractured femur


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Jossy

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 1, 3, 4


big1devin

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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
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