Fundamentals Question #43

Question

What intervention should the nurse question completing on a preoperative task list?

Answers

1. Assessing and recording all patient allergies
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2. Explanation of procedure and obtaining informed consent
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3. Obtaining and recording current vital signs.
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4. Educating the patient about postoperative pain
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Explanation

The correct option is B. An explanation of the procedure and initiating consent is a responsibility of the surgeon. Assessing and recording all patient allergies are a nursing responsibility to obtain as soon as the patient is admitted. Obtaining and recording current vital signs is a responsibility of the nurse or the delegation of the task. It is a nursing responsibility to discuss the importance of reporting pain early, ways to decrease postoperative pain, and what to expect after surgery.

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