The nurse is caring for a patient who is scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. The nurse is completing an assessment and reviews the patient's laboratory tests and allergies and prepares the patient for surgery. In which perioperative nursing phase is the nurse working?

A) Perioperative
B) Preoperative
C) Intraoperative
D) Postoperative

Perioperative Nursing Phase

The period encompassing the three phases of surgery: pre-operative, intra-operative, and post-operative care, focusing on patient safety and preparedness.

Preoperative

Referring to the period or phase before a surgical operation, during which preparations such as assessments, counseling, and patient instructions take place.

Surgical Procedure

A medical intervention involving an incision with instruments performed to repair damage, remove parts, or for diagnostic purposes.