You Are Physically Preparing a Client for Surgery and Instruct

question 20

Multiple Choice

You are physically preparing a client for surgery and instruct the person to remove any jewelry. The client refuses to remove a wedding band. What should you do in this situation?

• A) Explain that the client cannot go into the operating room with jewelry on.
• B) Medicate the client and then remove the ring.
• C) Place gauze under and over the ring and apply adhesive tape over it.
• D) Tell the physician and anesthesiologist.

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