The focus of nursing activities in the preoperative phase is to:

A) Admit the patient to the surgical suite
B) Prepare the patient mentally and physically for surgery
C) Set up the sterile field in the operating room
D) Perform the primary surgical scrub to the surgical site

Preoperative Phase

The time period leading up to a surgical procedure, including all preparations and assessments necessary before surgery.

Sterile Field

An area free of microorganisms and prepared to receive sterile equipment, used in surgical and other medical procedures to prevent infection.

Surgical Scrub

A method of thoroughly cleaning hands and arms before performing a surgical procedure to reduce the risk of infection.