The surgical client’s vital signs are populated in the vital sign flowsheet below. The client is awake and oriented times three, and the skin is pale and damp. Vitals are as followed: Blood pressure 88/40, Temperature 98F, HR 106, and Respirations 24. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

A client is ready to be discharged following an inguinal hernia repair. Which criteria must the client meet before the nurse can discharge the client? Select all that apply.

The client has an asthma attack and is treated with epinephrine while in the ED. Despite receiving epinephrine, the client is still agitated, is sweating profusely, and has an oxygen saturation of 89% and RR of 30 bpm. Breath sounds are diminished, and wheezing is absent. Based on this information, the nurse should anticipate interventions to treat which acid-base imbalance?

One hour before surgery, a client asks the nurse about the risks of the surgical procedure. Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

What is the term for a plastic shield used to help prevent a patient from causing self trauma postoperatively.

When preparing for an orthopedic surgery, surgical clipping should be performed:

What type of needle is reusable and can be autoclaved?

Space between packs in the autoclave should be:

An incisional surgical biopsy involves

Which surgical instrument is designed to hold metal?