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

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C) The patient has a new onset of a productive cough with green sputum.. 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 require immediate surgeon notification.

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

✓ Correct Answer: Option C

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