To Help Prevent Errors in the Surgical Procedure, the National

question 27

Multiple Choice

To help prevent errors in the surgical procedure, the National Patient Safety Goal instituted a directive that prior to presurgical medication, each patient must:

• A) verbally state the location of the surgical site and the expected procedure.
• B) when still conscious participate in marking the surgical site.
• C) have the unit nurse confirm their identity.
• D) have a photograph of the surgical site on the chart.

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