Which action should receive high priority in an elderly client being placed on the operating room table?
A) Attach the client to a cardiac monitor.
B) Ensure that the correct operative site is exposed.
C) Provide extra padding for joints and bony prominences.
D) Understand which anesthetic agents are being used.

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The elderly tend to have a decrease in lean body mass, increased spinal compression, and an increased incidence of arthritis and osteoporosis, so extra padding is a precaution that the nurse should ensure for the elderly client to prevent injury.

Which Action Should Receive High Priority in an Elderly Client