Before administering a scheduled pre-operative medication, the nurse assesses the patient. Which finding would require the nurse to notify the surgeon immediately?

The correct answer to the question "Before administering a scheduled pre-operative medication, the nurse assesses the patient. Which finding would require the nurse to notify the surgeon immediately?" is Option C: The patient has a new onset of a productive cough with green sputum..

The other options — A) The patient reports being NPO since midnight., B) The patient's blood pressure is 130/80 mmHg., D) The patient states anxiety about the upcoming surgery. — are incorrect for this NCLEX-RN Exam Prep question. As explained above: A productive cough with green sputum suggests a respiratory infection, which could increase surgical risks and may warrant postponing the surgery. The other findings are expected or do not typically …