[Solved]: You are a nurse preparing a 79-year-old retired…

You are a nurse preparing a 79-year-old retired firefighter for surgery to repair atorn right rotator cuff. He has a 40-pack-year history of smoking and reportssocial drinking. He has been a widower for 10 years and has two daughters wholive in his community—they accompanied him at admission. He lives alone, isathletic, and enjoys hunting, fishing, and backpacking. He reports, This bumshoulder is stopping me from doing what I want to do—cant wait to get it fixedand go camping next week! (Learning Objectives 2 and 4)a. Considering his history, what postoperative teaching would be important?b. During your discussions of his undergoing general anesthesia, what majorrisks would you be sure to include?c. What component of his health history might affect his physical response togeneral anesthesia?d. How might this patients age affect his recovery?e. What in his statement indicates the need for additional perioperativeteaching?f. How might that issue be addressed?