Which Action Should Receive High Priority in an Elderly Client

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which action should receive high priority in an elderly client being placed on the operating room table?

• A) Attach the client to a cardiac monitor.
• B) Ensure that the correct operative site is exposed.
• C) Provide extra padding for joints and bony prominences.
• D) Understand which anesthetic agents are being used.

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