Question

what parameter should the nurse check in the pre op assessment to avoud the risk of bleeding during a surgical procedure?

1. Blood pressure 2. Kidney function 3. Liver function or 4. Blood glucose level

Answer 1

Step 1:

Increased Blood pressure alter blood circulation. Anesthesia may further increase blood pressure and heart rate. Increased pressure on main arteries may increase the tissue perfusion that leads the blood arterioles and capillaries to bleed. So the blood pressure has to check preoperatively to reduce the risk of bleeding during surgery.

Step 2:

Abnormal kidney parameters such as elevated urea and creatinine may increase the risk of acute kidney injury postoperatively. So this is not a correct option.

Step 3:

Liver dysfunction may alter body function due to anesthesia and leads to liver damage. So this is not a correct option.

Step 4:

Altered blood glucose level may increase the risk of postoperative complication and delay wound healing. So this is not the correct option.  

Step 5:

Hence the option 1 is correct.