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mia

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which statement made by a patient during a preoperative assessment would be significant to report to the charge nurse and surgeon?
 
  a. I have been taking an herbal product of feverfew for my migraines.
  b. I exercise for 3 hours a day.
  c. I drink 2 glasses of wine a day.
  d. I use atropine eyedrops every day.

Question 2

Why might the older adult patient not respond to surgical treatment as well as a younger adult patient?
 
  a. Poor skin turgor
  b. Fear of the unknown
  c. Response to physiological changes
  d. Decreased peristalsis related to anesthesia


momtoalll

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
The herbal remedy of feverfew acts as an anticoagulant and increases the possibility of hemorrhage. The drug should be stopped before surgery, and bleeding and clotting times should be evaluated.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Of specific concern in older adults is the body's response to temperature changes, cardiovascular shifts, respiratory needs, and renal function. Fear of the unknown and decreased peristalsis are common to all ages.


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