The client is scheduled for abdominal surgery and has just received th

The client is scheduled for abdominal surgery and has just received the preoperative medications. The nurse should:

1. Keep the client quiet
2. Obtain the consent
3. Prepare the skin at the surgical site
4. Place the side rails up on the bed or stretcher

ANSWER

ANS: 4
After administering preoperative medications, the nurse should raise the side rails on the bed or stretcher and keep the bed or stretcher in low position. Preanesthetic medications will help reduce the client’s anxiety. Consent must be obtained before preoperative medications are administered or the consent is invalid. Preparing the skin at the surgical site is often done in the operating room.