Author Question: The nurse is preparing the skin of a client for surgery. The nurse knows the purpose of the surgical ... (Read 56 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing the skin of a client for surgery. The nurse knows the purpose of the surgical skin preparation is to:

1. Sterilize the skin.
2. Assess the surgical site before surgery.
3. Reduce the risk of postoperative wound infection.
4. Clean any moles the client may have.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to conduct preoperative teaching. What should be included?

1. Information related to what will happen to the client
2. Referral of the client to the physician for any misconceptions the client may have
3. The role of the nurse during surgery
4. How to perform ADLs following surgery

zenzy · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: The preparation of the skin prior to surgery is not to sterilize the skin.
Rationale 2: The purpose of a surgical skin preparation is not to assess the surgical site before surgery.
Rationale 3: The purpose of a surgical skin preparation is not to clean any moles the client may have.
Rationale 4: The purpose of a surgical skin preparation is to reduce the risk of postoperative wound infection.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse should provide information including what will happen to the client, when, and what the client will experience.
Rationale 2: The nurse should clarify any misconceptions the client may have.
Rationale 3: The nurse should also explain the roles of the client and support people in preoperative preparation, the surgical procedure, and during the postoperative phase.
Rationale 4: How to perform activities of daily living following surgery is not a part of preoperative teaching.