A preoperative client has called the nurse about his upcoming ...

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A preoperative client has called the nurse about his upcoming surgical procedure, 6 weeks from now. He is concerned about receiving blood after surgery for fear of acquiring a bloodborne disease.
 
  What is the nurse's most appropriate response?
  A) Instruct the client to notify the physician promptly.
  B) Remind the client that blood is tested prior to administration, guaranteeing it is free of disease.
  C) Ask the client if he has ever had any other blood products in the past.
  D) Explain to the client the practice of autologous blood donation.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client admitted for an outpatient surgical procedure. Which action will the nurse include in the care? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Begin discharge education as soon as the procedure is completed.
  B) Allow family members to be present during discharge education.
  C) Begin discharge education in the preoperative period.
  D) Investigate the client's home care and discharge transportation following the procedure.
  E) Discuss discharge transportation during the preoperative period.

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: D
Feedback:
Because of the fears of hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus infection associated with blood transfusion, donation of autologous blood (one's own blood) for surgery is becoming a common practice. If the client wishes, provide the necessary information about blood donation if the client is seen a number of weeks before surgery.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, E
Feedback:
Client education begins during the preoperative period and continues throughout all perioperative phases of care. In the preoperative phase, assess the client's and family's readiness to learn and their knowledge base so that education can be individualized. If the client will be discharged on the day of surgery, be sure to identify someone who can take the client home and assist during the postoperative recovery period.

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