The nurse is preparing to conduct preoperative teaching. What should b

The nurse is preparing to conduct preoperative teaching. What should be included in this teaching?

1. Information related to what will happen to the client
2. Referral of the client to the physician for any misconceptions the client may have
3. The role of the nurse during surgery
4. How to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) following surgery

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The nurse should provide information related to what will happen to the client, when, and what the client will experience.
Rationale 2: The nurse should clarify any misconceptions the client may have.
Rationale 3: The nurse should also explain the roles of the client and support people in preoperative preparation, during the surgical procedure, and during the postoperative phase.
Rationale 4: How to perform ADLs following surgery is not a part of preoperative teaching.