The LPN/LVN is preparing a client for surgery. The LPN/LVN has ...

[amal]

The LPN/LVN is preparing a client for surgery. The LPN/LVN has the following responsibility with the preoperative consent:
 
  1. Witnessing the client's signature
  2. Medicating the client prior to signing the form
  3. Encouraging the client to read about the procedure so it is understood
  4. Signing the consent for the client who is not clear about the procedure

Question 2

The nurse is preparing the client for surgery. Identification of risk factors associated with delayed wound healing is done during a preoperative assessment, and can include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Diabetes.
  2. Cardiac conditions.
  3. COPD.
  4. Steroid therapy.
  5. Epilepsy.

[firehawk60]

Answer to Question 1

1
Rationale: The LPN/LVN may witness the client's signature.

Answer to Question 2

1,4
Rationale: Diabetes mellitus predisposes the client to wound infection and delayed healing.

[amal]

Gracias!

[rachel]

Excellent