Preoperative Phase
Preoperative Phase ( 5 Questions)
A nurse is assessing a client's physical status before surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the surgeon?
A heart rate of 72 beats per minute is within the normal range of 60 to 100 beats per minute for an adult. Therefore, this finding does not need to be reported to the surgeon.
A temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) is slightly elevated but not considered a fever. A fever is usually defined as a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. Therefore, this finding does not need to be reported to the surgeon.
A blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg is considered high and indicates hypertension. High blood pressure before surgery can increase the risk of complications such as heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. Therefore, this finding should be reported to the surgeon.
A respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute is within the normal range of 12 to 20 breaths per minute for an adult. Therefore, this finding does not need to be reported to the surgeon.
Choice A reason:
A heart rate of 72 beats per minute is within the normal range of 60 to 100 beats per minute for an adult. Therefore, this finding does not need to be reported to the surgeon.
Choice B reason:
A temperature of 37.2°C (99°F) is slightly elevated but not considered a fever. A fever is usually defined as a temperature of 38°C (100.4°F) or higher. Therefore, this finding does not need to be reported to the surgeon.
Choice C reason:
A blood pressure of 160/90 mm Hg is considered high and indicates hypertension. High blood pressure before surgery can increase the risk of complications such as heart attack, stroke, or kidney problems. Therefore, this finding should be reported to the surgeon.
Choice D reason:
A respiratory rate of 16 breaths per minute is within the normal range of 12 to 20 breaths per minute for an adult. Therefore, this finding does not need to be reported to the surgeon.