A 37-Year-Old Physically Active Male Arrived at the Preoperative Receiving

question 13

Multiple Choice

A 37-year-old physically active male arrived at the preoperative receiving and waiting lounge of the ambulatory surgery center for an elective herniorrhaphy.His perioperative nurse introduced herself and began his preoperative nursing assessment.The patient wanted to know when he would be able to get back to work and resume his place as pitcher on his softball team.He also told the nurse that he planned to do some yard work today as soon as the anesthesia "wears off." Which one of the following nursing diagnoses is given priority in both preoperative and postoperative education?

• A) Risk for urinary retention related to anesthesia
• B) Activity intolerance related to pain and early postoperative ambulation
• C) Risk for ineffective tissue perfusion related to scrotal swelling
• D) Knowledge deficit related to disease process and convalescence

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