The perioperative nurse is preparing to discharge a female patient home from day surgery performed under general anesthetic. What instruction should the nurse give the patient prior to the patient leaving the hospital?

The perioperative nurse is preparing to discharge a female patient home from day surgery performed under general anesthetic. What instruction should the nurse give the patient prior to the patient leaving the hospital?

The perioperative nurse is planning the care of an 81-year-old patient who underwent a left hip replacement under general anesthetic 48 hours ago. This patient's advanced age creates a need for careful monitoring of what system in the postoperative period?

The perioperative nurse is providing care for a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy 24 hours ago. What complication should the nurse monitor for in the immediate postoperative period?

The OR nurse is preparing the sterile field. What action maintains surgical asepsis?

The circulating nurse is preparing for a lengthy procedure. What should the nurse ensure is available?