Asked by Te'Aja McCoy on Jun 28, 2024

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The nurse is preparing for a patient who will undergo surgery.The nurse screens for risk factors that can increase a person's risks in surgery.What risk factors are included in the nurse's screening? (Select all that apply. )

A) Age.
B) Nutrition.
C) Race.
D) Obesity.
E) Pregnancy.
F) Ambulatory surgery.

Obesity

A medical condition characterized by excessive body fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.

Nutritional Status

An assessment of an individual's health as reflected by diet and body nutrient levels, influencing growth, maintenance, and repair.

  • Determine the factors contributing to a heightened risk of postoperative complications and take steps to prevent them.
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O?uzhan Selimo?luJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A,B,D,E
Explanation :
Very young and old patients are at risk during surgery because of immature or declining physiological status.Normal tissue repair and resistance to infection depend on adequate nutrition.Obesity increases surgical risk by reducing respiratory and cardiac function.During pregnancy,the concern is for the mother and the developing fetus.Because all major systems of the mother are affected during pregnancy,risks for operative complications are increased.Race and ambulatory surgery are not risks associated with a surgical procedure.