The Nurse Is Caring for a Preoperative Patient Who Has

question 21

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a preoperative patient who has just received sedation prior to general anesthesia in the OR. What is the priority action of the nurse?

• A) Check to make sure that the consent form was signed.
• B) Turn off the lights and provide a quiet environment.
• C) Raise the side rails on the patient's stretcher.
• D) Indicate the surgical site with an indelible marker.

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Definitions:

Palpitations

A feeling that the heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering, often related to stress, exercise, or medication.

Tachycardia

A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, usually defined as a heart rate over 100 beats per minute in adults.

Sense of Personhood

A person's self-concept and awareness of being an individual with distinct feelings, thoughts, and experiences.

Making Eye Contact

Establishing a visual connection with another person, which is often used as a form of non-verbal communication indicating attention or interest.