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The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who requests to “go as he is.” Which item is most important for the nurse to remove before sending the client to surgery?

ExplanationThe most important item to remove are contact lenses because leaving them in can lead to corneal drying, particularly with contact lenses that are not extended-wear lenses. At the client’s request, the other items may go with the client to surgery and be removed in the holding area. The nursing staff in those areas should be notified so the items can be properly cared for and returned with the client after surgery. Therefore, Answers A, C, and D are incorrect.