The Patient Is Scheduled for Abdominal Surgery and Has Just

question 14

Multiple Choice

The patient is scheduled for abdominal surgery and has just received the preoperative medications.Which of the following actions should the nurse take to assure the patient's safety?

• A) Keep the patient quiet.
• B) Obtain the consent.
• C) Prepare the skin at the surgical site.
• D) Raise the side rails on the bed or stretcher.

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