The nurse is caring for a preoperative patient before hysterectomy surgery.The patient tells the nurse that she plans to have lots of children in the future and is glad that the surgery won't keep her from getting pregnant in the future.Which is the best action of the nurse?

A) Continue preparing the patient for the upcoming surgery.
B) Contact the operating room and cancel the patient's scheduled surgery.
C) Inform the surgeon so the patient can be provided with more information.
D) Explain to the patient that the surgery will make her unable to get pregnant.

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Biruktawit Fikiru · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The nurse should inform the surgeon so the patient can be provided with more information.The patient does not understand the surgery to be performed as she thinks pregnancy will still be an option afterward.Obtaining informed consent is the responsibility of the surgeon so the nurse should not explain to the patient that pregnancy will not be possible after the surgery.The nurse should not continue the preoperative preparations as the patient is not informed about the upcoming surgery.The nurse should not cancel the patient's surgery unless directed to do so by the surgeon.

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