The LPN/LVN Is Taking a History on a Patient Who

question 4

Multiple Choice

The LPN/LVN is taking a history on a patient who is scheduled for surgery in which he was to remain NPO after midnight. The nurse asks the patient when he last had something to eat, to which the patient replies, "About 2 hours ago." Which action should the nurse take?

• A)Document the response and send the patient to surgery.
• B)Notify the surgeon immediately.
• C)Tell the patient to come back that afternoon.
• D)Ask the patient what he ate; liquids are okay.

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