Shaniqua's patient is going for surgery to remove part of a tumor that has metastasized and is causing pain. What type of surgery is Shaniqua's patient having?

A. Ask a family member to take care of it. This is a reasonable option, but if a family member cannot be located, other procedures should be followed to secure the ring.

B. Tape it in place on his finger. Taping the ring on the finger is not advisable as it could create a risk of injury during the surgery and would not be secure. Rings should typically be removed or securely stored.

C. Inform him that the hospital cannot be responsible for its loss. While the hospital cannot be responsible for the loss of personal items, this does not address the need to remove or secure the ring before surgery for safety reasons.

D. Remind him it must be removed, and lock it in the narcotic cabinet. This is the most appropriate action. Jewelry should be removed prior to surgery to avoid injury, and it can be safely stored in a secure location such as the narcotic cabinet or a personal locker.

A. Time of last meal: Time of the last meal is essential for preventing aspiration during anesthesia but does not help determine the exact amount of anesthesia needed.

B. Pulse rate and blood pressure: Pulse rate and blood pressure are important for assessing the patient's cardiovascular status but are not directly used to calculate the amount of anesthesia needed.

C. Height and weight: Height and weight are critical for calculating the correct dose of anesthesia, as these factors affect the distribution and metabolism of the drug.

D. Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation: Respiratory rate and oxygen saturation are important for monitoring respiratory function, but they do not provide specific data needed to calculate the amount of anesthesia.