Which Information Obtained by the Nurse During the Preoperative Assessment

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which information obtained by the nurse during the preoperative assessment of a patient is most important to assess further?

• A) The patient uses several herbal remedies routinely.
• B) The patient recently visited a chiropractor for back pain.
• C) The patient has used acupressure to relieve postoperative nausea in the past.
• D) The patient expresses a wish to use acupuncture for postoperative pain control.

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