NS 660 Exam 3 Review (100% verified with correct answers)

A 68-year-old male scheduled for hernia repair at an ambulatory surgical center expresses concern that he will not have enough care at home and asks if he can stay in the hospital after the surgery. The best response by the nurse is: A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?" B. "I'm sure you will be able to manage at home after surgery. It is a simple procedure." C. "We will teach you everything you need to know to be able to care for yourself after surgery." D. "Your health insurance will pay for inpatient care only if complications develop during surgery." correct answers A. "Who is available to help you at home after the surgery?" You are preparing a patient for surgery and have asked her to verify her information on her patient identification band. She tells you that the birth date is incorrect on her identification band. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is which of the following? A. Cross out the birth date and put the correct one in its place with the nurse's initials. B. Ask the family members to validate the patient's birth date. C. Call the surgeon's office to validate the birth date. D. Ask the admissions office to please send a corrected identification band. correct answers D. Ask the admissions office to please send a corrected identification band. The nurse should report the following findings from a patient's history as an increased risk for DVTs postoperatively. Select all that apply. A. History of smoking B. Age C. History of DVTs with previous pregnancy D. Borderline hypertension E. Allergies correct answers A. Hx smoking C. Hx DVTs with previous pregnancy D. Borderline HTN