Question

select all that apply
which of the following patient directions should be given before the procedure?
☐ tell your doctor if you have diabetes
☐ eat well and get plenty of rest
☐ do not allow family or friends to touch the wound
☐ speak up if you see healthcare workers fail to wash their hands
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Explanation:

• "Tell your doctor if you have diabetes": Important pre - procedure info as diabetes can impact the procedure and recovery.
• "Eat well and get plenty of rest": Helps the patient be in a better condition for the procedure.
• "Do not allow family or friends to touch the wound": This is more of a post - procedure instruction to prevent infection after the wound is present.
• "Speak up if you see healthcare workers fail to wash their hands": Important pre - procedure (and during) to prevent infection.

So the correct options are the ones related to pre - procedure preparation and safety before the procedure starts.

Answer:

A. Tell your doctor if you have diabetes
B. Eat well and get plenty of rest
D. Speak up if you see healthcare workers fail to wash their hands