Perioperative NCLEX questions and answers latest 2022 already passed

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Perioperative NCLEX questions and answers latest 2022 already passed A 26-year old client comes into the clinic prior to a tonsillectomy. Which action is priority during this phase of surgery? a. ... Intraoperative consent signed b. Intraoperative medication c. Preoperative assessment d. Postoperative assessment ✔✔c. Preoperative assessment The client is in the preoperative phase of surgery and must be assessed and prepared for surgery. The client may have labs drawn, medication administered, and consent forms signed. The intraoperative phase is the actual surgery; the client is anesthetized, prepped, draped, and surgery performed. The postoperative phase is the recovery phase of surgery where the client continues to recover until maximum health is achieved. A 76-year old client is to undergo a hernia repair. The nurse knows that in order to aid in the healing process, the perioperative nurse must assist the client with which concept during what surgical phase? a. Perfusion therapy during the intraoperative phase b. Wound healing during the postoperative phase c. Wound healing during the preoperative and intraoperative phase d. Infection during the postoperative phase ✔✔c. Wound healing during the preoperative and intraoperative phase Inadequate control of stress and coping mechanisms can prolong the perioperative healing process and a client's prognosis. Perioperative care includes assessing client stress and coping mechanisms during the preoperative phase and reassessing following the procedure. Postoperative infections may occur as a result of improper wound care or hospital acquired infections may occur as a result of infection control protocol [Show More]

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