As the Nurse Prepares a Patient the Morning of Surgery

question 17

Multiple Choice

As the nurse prepares a patient the morning of surgery, the patient refuses to remove a wedding ring, saying, "I have never taken it off since the day I was married." The nurse should

• A) tape the wedding ring securely to the patient's finger.
• B) have the patient sign a release and leave the ring on.
• C) suggest that the patient give the ring to a family member to keep.
• D) tell the patient that the hospital is not liable for loss of the ring.

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