Asked by Maryam Abdelhaq on Apr 27, 2024
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Mrs.Oliver,55 years old,is booked for a vaginal hysterectomy.Prior to admission to the hospital she had an appointment to have an admission history and diagnostic tests done.In which operative phase,is Mrs.Oliver in now?
A) Preoperative phase
B) Intraoperative phase
C) Post-operative phase
D) Perioperative period
Vaginal Hysterectomy
A surgical procedure for removing the uterus through the vagina, often due to uterine fibroids, prolapse, or cancer.
Preoperative Phase
The period before an operation; begins when the decision for surgery has been made and ends when the client is transferred to the operating room bed.
Admission History
Detailed record of a patient's past and present health information, collected upon their admission to a healthcare facility.
- Recognize the different phases of surgical care and their respective nursing considerations.
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Tajiri ReddenMay 04, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Mrs. Oliver is in the preoperative phase, as she has not yet undergone surgery and is still in the preparatory stage.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the different phases of surgical care and their respective nursing considerations.