Prior to the Surgeon's Making an Incision into a Client

question 13

Multiple Choice

Prior to the surgeon's making an incision into a client, the client's skin is bathed with a bacteriostatic solution. The nurse realizes that this solution will:

• A) sterilize the client's skin.
• B) disinfect the client's skin.
• C) sanitize the client's skin.
• D) inhibit the number of bacteria on the client's skin.

Understand the significance and characteristics of various respiratory patterns and their clinical implications.

Recognize and articulate the importance of subjective symptoms and vital signs in patient assessment.

Identify and describe the heart sounds indicative of cardiac function and valve operation.

Understand risk factors for hypertension and their impact on health.