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The practical nurse is collaborating with the registered nurse to admit a client who will receive general anesthesia in the same-day surgery unit. The client has never had surgery before. Which question is most critical for the nurse to ask the client during preoperative assessment and health history taking?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A family history of adverse reactions to anesthesia (e.g., malignant hyperthermia) is critical, as it's a potentially fatal genetic condition. Other questions are less urgent for anesthesia safety.