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Question:
An older patient is scheduled for hip replacement surgery in twelve hours. As the nurse reviews the health history, she notes that the patient has a history of alcoholism. Which of the following actions should be taken to best care for this patient?
A
Ask the patient when he had his last drink.
explanation
It is important to check that this patient has not relapsed. It is crucial that prior, during, and post surgery, the status of the patient’s alcoholism is known to prevent withdrawal from complicating his health status.
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