During the Preoperative Interview, the Client's Statement That Would Alert

question 27

Multiple Choice

During the preoperative interview, the client's statement that would alert the nurse to an increased risk during surgery is "I

• A) am a reformed smoker; I haven't had a cigarette in 10 years."
• B) rarely eat red meat; it usually makes me feel bloated."
• C) take a couple of aspirin every day for my headaches."
• D) take a large assortment of vitamins daily."

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