Asked by Kendall Smith on May 22, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a patient in the preoperative holding area of an ambulatory surgery center. Which nursing action will be most\bold{most}most appropriate for this area?
A) Count the sterile surgical instruments.
B) Empty the urinary drainage bag.
C) Check the surgical dressing.
D) Apply a warm blanket.
Preoperative Holding
A designated area where patients are prepared for surgery, including assessment and pre-surgical instructions.
Ambulatory Surgery Center
A healthcare facility where surgeries that do not require hospital admission are performed.
Warm Blanket
A blanket used to provide warmth and comfort, often utilized in healthcare settings to maintain or increase a patient's body temperature.
- Understand the specific roles and actions required of nurses in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases of surgery.
- Understand the procedures for preventing surgical site infections and the importance of maintaining patient comfort and safety.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the specific roles and actions required of nurses in the preoperative, operative, and postoperative phases of surgery.
- Understand the procedures for preventing surgical site infections and the importance of maintaining patient comfort and safety.
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