The nurse admits a client to the surgical center who is to have ...

[jayhills49]

The nurse admits a client to the surgical center who is to have surgery in two hours. After obtaining data for the admission paperwork, the client is assisted into a hospital gown and asked:
 
  1. If he has any second thoughts about the procedure.
  2. If he needs to use the restroom.
  3. If he has any allergies.
  4. Who has accompanied him to the center.

Question 2

The nurse is taking a sleep history on a client who states that he has difficulty getting to sleep. Which of the following factors might be causing delayed onset of sleep:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Hyperthyroidism
  2. Hypothyroidism
  3. Early morning exercise
  4. Smoking
  5. Demerol

[akpaschal]

Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: After the client changes, he should be asked to void to empty the bladder. This is not the proper time to question him about second thoughts. Allergies and family present are obtained during the admission paperwork.

Answer to Question 2

1,4
Rationale: Rational:

[jayhills49]

Excellent

[ghepp]

Great answer, keep it coming