CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Answer: D-When checking an ECG before surgery, a patient with aortic stenosis or unstable angina may need to wait before undergoing the procedure, depending on the surgery required. Patients with unstable cardiac conditions are at risk of developing complications during surgery, which is why an ECG is often checked as part of the preoperative process. The results of the ECG should be discussed with the physician to determine whether it is safe to proceed.