Which Statement Made by a Patient During a Preoperative Assessment

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which statement made by a patient during a preoperative assessment would be significant to report to the charge nurse and surgeon?

• A) "I have been taking an herbal product of feverfew for my migraines."
• B) "I exercise for 3 hours a day."
• C) "I drink 2 glasses of wine a day."
• D) "I use atropine eye drops every day."

---

Definitions:

Independence

The state of being free from the control or influence of others, capable of thinking or acting for oneself.

Behavior Problems

Actions or patterns of behavior that are socially disruptive or inappropriate for a person's age or environment.

Self-Esteem

An individual's subjective evaluation of their own worth, encompassing beliefs about oneself as well as emotional states.

Social Status

The position or rank of a person or group within the society based on various factors, including wealth, occupation, education, and family lineage.