A Patient Is to Have a Left Inguinal Hernia Repair

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient is to have a left inguinal hernia repair at the outpatient surgical clinic. Preoperatively, it is most important for the nurse to determine whether the

• A) patient has had any experience with outpatient surgery in the past.
• B) patient's medical plan covers outpatient surgery.
• C) patient plans to stay overnight at the surgical center.
• D) patient has someone available for transportation and care at home.

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Definitions:

Fischer Esterification

A chemical reaction that forms an ester upon the treating of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid in the presence of acid catalyst.

Acetic Acid

A clear, colorless liquid with a strong vinegar odor, widely used as a solvent and chemical reagent, particularly in the production of vinyl acetate monomer and acetic anhydride.

Cyclohexanol

A cyclic alcohol with the formula C6H11OH, characterized by a six-membered ring with a single hydroxyl group attached.

Williamson Ether Synthesis

A method for preparing ethers by reacting an alkyl halide with an alkoxide ion, a fundamental reaction in organic chemistry to form ether bonds.