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Clinical Nurse Specialist CNS Adult Practice Test

Category - AACN Clinical Nurse Specialist Practice Test

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A nurse is conducting preoperative teaching for a client scheduled for coronary artery bypass graft surgery in 1 week. The client has been taking aspirin. Which of the following statements, if made by the client, suggests that the client understands the teachings?
  1. “I need to continue my intake of aspirin until the day of the surgery to prevent bleeding.”
  2. “I must discontinue my intake of aspirin at least 48 hours before surgery to prevent blood clots.”
  3. “Aspirin can cause blood clot formation.”
  4. “I must discontinue my intake of aspirin at least 48 hours before surgery to prevent bleeding after surgery.”
Explanation
Answer - D - Aspirin is discontinued at least 48 hours before surgery, as it can prevent the formation of blood clots, resulting in bleeding. Aspirin does not cause blood clots, rather, it prevents their formation. The other options are not correct.
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