Question

Presurgical management for the patient should include each of the following EXCEPT one.

1. encourage the patient to discontinue smoking.

2. check with the patient's physician regarding the patient's cardiac status and diabetes control.

3. premedicate the patient with amoxicillin.

4. advise the patient of anticipated surgical complications.

5. obtain a signed informed consent.

Answer 1

Checking patient cardiac status and diabetes control before surgery are necessary as they help determine any possible complications arising during surgery.
The patient can be administered with antibiotic such as amoxicillin before surgery as a prophylactic treatment for any surgical infection.
It is the responsibility of the doctor and nurses to educate the patient about any surgical complications to the patient.
A signed informed consent form should be obtained from patienf prior to the surgery.
Encouraging the patient to stop smoking is not a presurgical management. All other options are presurgical management steps.
Answer : option 1