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penguins · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse has completed a preoperative assessment for a patient going to surgery and gathers assessment data. Of the following, which would be the most important next step?

a. Notify the operating suite that the patient has a latex allergy.
b. Document that the patient had a bath at home this morning.
c. Ask the nursing assistant to obtain vital signs.
d. Administer the ordered preoperative intravenous antibiotic.

Question 2

The population health promotion model aims to develop actions for improving health.

In addition to asking On what should we take action? How should we take action? and Why should we take action?, what is the fourth major question explored by the model? a. With whom should we act?
b. When should we take action?
c. Which government should take action?
d. Where should we first act?

kjo;oj · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Innumerable products that contain latex are used in the operating suite and the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). When preparing for a patient with this allergy, special considerations are required from preparation of the room to the types of tubes, gloves, drapes, and instruments utilized. To ensure that the patient has a safe environment takes time, and if the correct supplies are not available, awaiting their arrival may cancel or delay the case. Obtaining vital signs, documenting, and administering medications are all part of the process and should be donewith the latex allergy in mind. However, making sure that the patient has a safe environment is the first step.

Answer to Question 2

A

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A The fourth question is With whom should we act?
B When should we take action? is not one of the four questions.
C Which government should take action? is not one of the four questions.
D Where should we first act? is not one of the four questions.