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Wadzanai · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which medication would cause surgery to be delayed if it had not been discontinued several days before surgery?

a. Analgesic agent
b. Antihypertensive agent
c. Anticoagulant agent
d. Antibiotic agent

Question 2

The nurse would include the nursing diagnosis of deficient knowledge, postoperative, when the patient scheduled for a bowel resection tomorrow remarks:

a. I am going to have adequate pain medication after surgery.
b. I know you all are going to make me cough and walk soon after surgery.
c. I am glad I will get to go home tomorrow evening.
d. I will have to put up with dressing changes.

nyrave · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Anticoagulants alter normal clotting factors and thus increase risk of hemorrhaging. They should be discontinued for 48 hours before surgery.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
The patient's lack of understanding about the length of time in the hospital following such a serious surgery indicates a knowledge deficit that needs to be addressed.