The nurse reminds the patient that the member of the surgical team who is responsible for obtaining the surgical consent is the

The second day post-operatively, the NG tube is removed and an order is written for fluids as tolerated and a liquid diet. The patient is eager to try taking fluids. What should the nurse recommend that he do?

The nurse reminds the patient that the member of the surgical team who is responsible for obtaining the surgical consent is the

The circulating nurse notes that the anesthetized patient has tensed muscles and irregular respirations. The nurse is aware that the patient has reached stage:

A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who will undergo abdominal surgery. The nurse explains that the client will wear antiembolism stockings after the procedure. When the client asks what the stockings do, which of the following responses should the nurse make?

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative. When helping to manage the client's pain, which of the following principles should the nurse apply? (Select all that apply.)

A patient who had abdominal surgery is complaining of "gas pains" and has distention of the abdomen and flatus. To promote patient comfort, the nurse should advise:

It is very important to monitor the surgical patient's urine output because

The patient is to undergo breast implants following a total mastectomy. This surgery is classified as:

A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a prescription for a clear liquid diet. The nurse enters the client's room to find he has just received a dietary tray. Which of the following items on the tray should the nurse remove?

A patient is ready for discharge following same day surgery. The education plan for this patient includes: