The nurse is obtaining preoperative assessment data. Which of the ...

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The nurse is obtaining preoperative assessment data. Which of the following should be included? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Current health status
  2. Allergies
  3. Current medications
  4. Mental status
  5. Previous surgeries

Question 2

A client is scheduled for a cholecystectomy. The nurse realizes that the purpose for this surgery is:
 
  1. Diagnostic
  2. Palliative
  3. Ablative
  4. Constructive

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: All options should be obtained when completing a preoperative assessment.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: A diagnostic surgery is done to confirm or establish a diagnosis.
Rationale 2: Palliative surgery is done to relieve or reduce pain or symptoms of a disease. The surgery does not cure an illness.
Rationale 3: When the purpose of surgery is ablative, the diseased body part is removed.
Rationale 4: Constructive surgery restores function or appearance that has been lost or reduced.