Med Surg, Pre-Op, Intra-Op, Post-Op Review Questions Study Guide Questions And Correct Answers

7. A patient is seen at the health care providers office several weeks before hip surgery for preoperative assessment. The patient reports use of echinacea, saw palmetto, and glucosamine/chondroitin. The nurse should a. ascertain that there will be no interactions with anesthetic agents. b. discuss the supplement use with the patients health care provider. c. teach the patient that these products may be continued preoperatively. d. advise the patient to stop the use of all herbs and supplements at this time. {Ans: ANS: B The nurse should discuss the medication use with the patients health care provider because saw palmetto is used to decrease prostatic hyperplasia, and the patient may need to continue taking the medication or a prescription medication to prevent urinary retention. The nurse should not advise the patient to stop the supplements or to continue them without consulting with the health care provider. Determining the interactions between the supplements and anesthetics is not within the nurses scope of practice.}18. While caring for a patient who had abdominal surgery on the second postoperative day, which information about the patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider? a. The right calf is swollen, warm, and