Author Question: The adult male client with significant body hair is being prepared for abdominal surgery. The client ... (Read 71 times)

Chloeellawright · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The adult male client with significant body hair is being prepared for abdominal surgery. The client states his dad had the same surgery many years ago and was shaved prior to the procedure. The nurse would explain to the client:

A) That practice is no longer standard as shaving may cause breaks in the skin.
B) We no longer shave skin before procedures but we will apply a lotion that will remove the hair.
C) Your abdomen will be shaved in the operating room.
D) You will be shaved as well.

Question 2

Which personnel are legally responsible for obtaining the client's informed consent for a surgical procedure?

A) The surgeon
B) The registered nurse
C) The admissions clerk
D) The licensed practical nurse
E) Any licensed person

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
A surgical prep, or shaving of the hair in the affected area, was a common preoperative procedure a decade ago. Current research indicates that preoperative shaving increases the risk for surgical site infection by causing tiny breaks in skin integrity.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
The surgeon is legally responsible for obtaining the client's informed consent.