The initial client education–related nursing action by the preadmiss

The initial client education–related nursing action by the preadmission nurse is to:

1. Respond to questions presented by the family regarding the client’s surgery
2. Call the client before the surgery to restate presurgery routine
3. Provide the client with a list of preoperative requirements
4. Arrange a time for presurgical blood work to be drawn

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Preadmission nurses call clients up to 1 week before surgery to clarify questions and reinforce explanations. The remaining options are directed toward either facilitating compliance with pre-operative requirements or addressing the needs of the client’s family.