A nurse is teaching a man scheduled to have same-daysurgery. Which teaching method would be most effectivein preoperative teaching for ambulatory surgery?a. Lectureb. Discussionc. Audiovisualsd. Written instructions

The nurse is receiving an older adult client from the PACU. Part of the report had been passed on from the preoperative assessment where it was noted that the client has been agitated in the past following opioid administration. What principle should guide the nurse's management of the client's pain? a. The elderly may require lower doses of medication and are easily confused with new medications. b. The elderly may have altered absorption and metabolism, which prohibits the use of opioids. c. The elderly may be confused following surgery, which is an age-related phenomenon unrelated to the medication. d. The elderly may require a higher initial dose of pain medication followed by a tapered dose.

A nurse is feeding a patient who states that she is feelingnauseated and can’t eat what is being offered. What wouldbe the most appropriate initial action of the nurse in thissituation?a. Remove the tray from the room.b. Administer an antiemetic and encourage the patient to takesmall amounts.c. Explore with the patient why she does not want to eat herfood.d. Offer high-calorie snacks such as pudding and ice cream.

Being prepared is a key factor in conducting a competent health assessment. The nurse must display well-developed cognitive, interpersonal, technical, and ethical skills. Describe what you would do to prepare the patient, the room, and the environment for an examination. How and why would you modify these preparations for the following patients? a. A patient who is comatose b. A patient who is uncooperative c. A patient who does not understand your language d. A small child