The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite.Which of the following outcomes would be most appropriate for this patient?

A) At the end of the intraoperative phase,the patient will be free of burns at the grounding pad.
B) At the end of the intraoperative phase,the patient will be free of infection.
C) At the end of the intraoperative phase,the patient will be free of nausea and vomiting.
D) At the end of the intraoperative phase,the patient will be free of pain.

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Alexanderia Huggins · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  A primary focus of intraoperative care is to prevent injury and complications related to anaesthesia,surgery,positioning,and equipment use,including use of the electrical cautery grounding pad for prevention of burns.The perioperative nurse is an advocate for the patient during surgery and protects the patient's dignity and rights at all times.Evaluation of many goals and outcomes does not occur until after surgery.Signs and symptoms of infection do not have the time to manifest during the intraoperative phase.During the intraoperative phase,the patient is anaesthetized and unconscious,and an endotracheal tube that prevents conversation and complaints is in place.Nausea,vomiting,and pain typically begin in the postoperative phase of the experience.

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