MEDICAL SURGERY NURSING TEST BANK EXAM 3

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Review Questions & Rationales for Chapters 14,15,16,27,30,55, & 56 1. As the nurse obtains informed consent, the client asks, “Now what exactly are they going to do to me?” What is the nurse’s... response? A. Contact the anesthesiologist. B. Contact the surgeon. C. Explain the procedure. D. Have the client sign the form. 2. At 8:00 a.m., the registered nurse is admitting a client scheduled for sinus surgery to the outpatient surgery department. Which information given by the client is of most immediate concern to the nurse? A. An allergy to iodine and shellfish B. Being nauseated after a previous surgery C. Having a small glass of juice at 7:00 a.m. D. Expressing anxiety about the surgery 3. An unidentified client from the emergency department requires immediate surgery, but he is not conscious and no one is with him. What must the nurse, who is verifying the informed consent, do? A. Ensure written consultation of two noninvolved physicians. B. Read the surgeon’s consult to determine whether the client’s condition is life-threatening. C. Sign the operative permit. D. Withhold surgery until the next of kin is notified. 4. Which electrolyte laboratory result does the nurse report immediately [Show More]

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