The patient is in the hospital awaiting surgery.When asked to remove her jewelry,the patient asks why she needs to remove her navel ring.What explanation should the nurse provide?
A)The navel ring may impede assessment of the skin.
B)The navel ring may decrease circulation.
C)She may leave it in place if she chooses.
D)The navel ring may cause injury.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Hair appliances and jewelry anywhere on the body may become dislodged and cause injury during positioning and intubation.Navel rings probably would not impede assessment or decrease circulation.Due to the risk of injury if left in place,allowing the patient to leave the ring in place is not an option.

The Patient Is in the Hospital Awaiting Surgery