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burton19126

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As a floater in the perioperative area today, your first assignment is a preoperative interview for a 49year-old woman who is scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy next week.
 
  Which patient factor has the most important implication for her care during the perioperative period?
 
  A. She develops a rash after using rubber gloves.
  B. She expresses anxiety about being put to sleep.
  C. She states she has 2 to 3 alcoholic drinks per week.
  D. She takes a diuretic to control her blood pressure.

Question 2

You are working with a unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in the holding area of the operative suite. Which nursing actions will you delegate to UAP? (Select all that apply.)
 
  A. Obtaining, reporting, and recording patients' vital signs in their charts.
  B. Removing dentures and jewelry, and giving them to family members.
  C. Verifying that patient informed consent forms are signed.
  D. Ensuring that patient preoperative checklists are completed.
  E. Transporting patients by stretcher to the operating room (OR).
  F. Informing the OR staff about patient allergies and current vital signs.



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mohan

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Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A, B, E




burton19126

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
:D TYSM


cici

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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