Asked by Ticiana Santos on Jun 05, 2024
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The nurse is preparing a patient for a surgical procedure on the right great toe.Which of the following actions would be most important to include in this patient's preparation?
A) Ascertain that the surgical site has been correctly marked.
B) Ascertain where the family will be located during the procedure.
C) Place the patient in a clean surgical gown.
D) Ask the patient to remove all hairpins and cosmetics.
Surgical Site
The location on the body where a surgical procedure is performed.
Great Toe
The largest and innermost toe of the human foot, also commonly referred to as the big toe.
- Acknowledge and tackle the necessity for extensive pre-surgery examinations to create a foundation, plan treatment, and inform the patient and their relatives.
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Vijayarajah VibeeshanaJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Because errors have occurred in the past with patients undergoing the wrong surgery on the wrong site,the universal protocol has been implemented and is used with all invasive procedures.Part of this protocol includes marking the operative site with indelible ink.Knowing where the family is during a procedure,placing the patient in a clean gown,and asking the patient to remove all hairpins and cosmetics are important but are not most important in this list of items.
Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge and tackle the necessity for extensive pre-surgery examinations to create a foundation, plan treatment, and inform the patient and their relatives.
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