The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted for the Removal

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted for the removal of an infected appendix. Which actions by the nurse would indicate an understanding of the 2018 hospital safety goals?

• A) Places an identification band on the right arm.
• B) Marks the surgical site with a black-felt pen.
• C) Checks medications three times before administration.
• D) Washes hands between patients and/or when soiled.
• E) Removes allergy bands prior to transfer to surgery.

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