Question

A 64 year-old client scheduled for surgery with a general anesthetic refuses to remove a set of dentures prior to leaving the unit for the operating room. What would be the most appropriate intervention by the nurse?

A) Explain to the client that the dentures must come out as they may get lost or broken in the operating room
B) Ask the client if there are second thoughts about having the procedure
C) Notify the anesthesia department and the surgeon of the client's refusal
D) Ask the client if the preference would be to remove the dentures in the operating room receiving area

Answer 1

The most appropriate intervention by the nurse would be to notify the anesthesia department and the surgeon of the client's refusal.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most appropriate intervention by the nurse in this situation would be to notify the anesthesia department and the surgeon of the client's refusal (Option C).

When a client refuses to remove dentures prior to surgery, it is important to notify the anesthesia department and the surgeon so they can make an informed decision regarding the client's safety during the procedure.

Explaining the risks of keeping the dentures in (Option A), asking about second thoughts (Option B), or suggesting removing the dentures in the operating room receiving area (Option D) may not address the potential complications that could arise from the client keeping the dentures in during surgery.