The Patient Is Scheduled for an Operative Procedure That Will

question 4

Multiple Choice

The patient is scheduled for an operative procedure that will require placement of an additional IV line, an indwelling urinary catheter, and a nasogastric tube. The nurse should advocate for these lines to be placed at what time?

• A) Prior to transferring the patient to the preoperative holding area
• B) In the preoperative holding area
• C) After general anesthesia has been induced
• D) In the postanesthesia recovery room

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Definitions:

Protective Eyewear

Eyeglasses or goggles designed to protect the eyes from harmful substances, impacts, or light rays during various activities or work environments.

Sterile Aseptic Procedures

Techniques and practices employed to maintain sterility and prevent contamination by microorganisms during medical procedures or in clinical settings.

Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA)

A type of bacteria resistant to many antibiotics, making it a cause of difficult-to-treat infections.

Tracheostomy Tube

A tube inserted through a surgically created hole in the front of the neck and into the trachea (windpipe) to facilitate breathing.