[Solved]: You are a nurse preparing a 56-year-old telephone…

You are a nurse preparing a 56-year-old telephone linesman for surgery to repair a torn left rotator cuff. He has an unremarkable medical history and denies smoking or consuming alcohol. He has never been hospitalized and asks many questions regarding what to expect from his first surgical experience. His wife is continually at his bedside and is very supportive. (Learning Outcomes 1, 3, and 5) a. What assessments would be included when caring for this patient during the preoperative period? b. Outline general teaching topics to be included for any patient undergoing surgery. c. During your discussions of his undergoing general anesthesia, what major risks would you describe? d. Your patient’s wife has asked what your role will be as a circulating nurse during her husband’s procedure. How would you respond? e. Your patient indicates that he is ready to sign consent forms. What information must the health care provider performing the surgery provide to the patient before consent can be witnessed? f. Which conditions would invalidate this patient’s ability to sign consent? g. Develop appropriate postoperative patient goals that you might include in this patient’s care plan.