Why would a nurse need to interview a surgical patient preoperatively?
A) To verify insurance coverage
B) To establish nursing diagnoses
C) To determine whether the nursing staff is adequately prepared to cope with the problems of the patient and family
D) To determine whether the patient has a malignant or benign mass that will be operated on

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Assessment data and assessing of the physiologic and psychosocial aspects of the patient help the nurse establish the nursing diagnoses and develop the plan of care and determine what outcomes to expect.

Why Would a Nurse Need to Interview a Surgical Patient