The Nurse Is Providing Preoperative Teaching to a Client Who

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a client who is scheduled for surgery in 3 days. Which of the following information should the nurse include when addressing preoperative sensory information? (Select all that apply.)

• A)Warming blankets are available as the operating room is often cold.
• B)Lighting in the operating room is low that may cause the client to have blurred vision.
• C)The operating room bed is narrow and a safety strap is used to secure the client to the bed.
• D)Not to be alarmed by the quiet environment as there is no conversation in the operating room.
• E)Machines may be making "ticking and pinging noises" that can be heard.

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Definitions:

Signs of Disease

Observable indications or symptoms that may suggest the presence of a medical condition or illness.

Clinical Model

A model that views people as physiological systems with related functions, and health is identified by the absence of signs and symptoms of disease or injury.

Examination

A detailed inspection or analysis of an object, person, or situation for evaluation purposes.

Determinant of Health

Elements that affect a person's health condition, encompassing biological, socioeconomic, environmental, and behavioral aspects.