Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
A preoperative nurse is assessing a client prior to surgery. Which information would be most important for the nurse to relay to the surgical team?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Herbs and supplements can interact with anesthesia or affect coagulation, increasing perioperative risks. Lactose intolerance is unlikely to impact surgery unless dietary considerations postoperatively involve lactose-containing foods. A lack of prior surgical experience is relevant but not critical compared to medication or supplement interactions. Bee/wasp allergies are important but less urgent unless directly related to medications or procedures used.