A Client, Scheduled for Open-Heart Surgery, Tells the Nurse He

question 14

Multiple Choice

A client, scheduled for open-heart surgery, tells the nurse he does not want to be "saved" if he dies during surgery. What should the nurse do next?

• A) Discuss with and document the wishes of the client and family
• B) Administer the ordered oral and intravenous preoperative medications
• C) Notify the physician after completion of the surgical procedure
• D) Verbally report the client's wishes to the operating room supervisor

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