Question

The nurse is obtaining preoperative information for a patient who will be having emergency surgery shortly for a ruptured appendix. Which information is crucial for the nurse to assess?

Select all that apply.

Answer 1

1.patient history of allergic reaction

2.ask about his last meal

3.check if any abnormality in vital signs such as fever or high b.p

4.check past medical and surgical history

5.checke whether he take any diabetic medicnies

6.check whether he takes any anti coagulant .

7.check patient and his families knowledge about the procedure.

8.check the consent .

9.check he has any communicable disease such as T.B or Hiv