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shenderson6

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A client is scheduled for surgery in 2 weeks. Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client regarding healthy lifestyle behaviors?
 
  1. Eat nutritious meals.
  2. If obese, cut calories before the surgery.
  3. If sedentary, exercise more before the surgery.
  4. Stop all prescribed medications.

Question 2

A client being prepared for surgery has a pulse oximeter placed on one digit of his hand. The nurse is applying this device to monitor the client's:
 
  1. oxygen level.
  2. heart rate.
  3. blood pressure.
  4. urine output.



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Answer to Question 1

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The client should be encouraged to adopt healthy dietary, rest, and exercise habits before the surgery. A client who has not followed healthy lifestyle habits should not suddenly make these changes before a surgical procedure. The nurse should encourage the client to eat nutritious meals. A client who is obese should not be encouraged to cut calories before the surgery. The client who is sedentary should not be encouraged to suddenly exercise before the surgery. The client should not be instructed to stop prescribed medications unless a physician has prescribed this action.

Answer to Question 2

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Pulse oximeters are used to precisely identify the client's peripheral tissue oxygenation. Pulse oximeters are not to measure heart rate, blood pressure, or urine output.



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