When Preparing a Patient for Surgery, What Should You Do

question 10

Multiple Choice

When preparing a patient for surgery, what should you do after you have applied the antiseptic?

• A) Swab only the surgical site with the antiseptic
• B) Pat the antiseptic dry
• C) Cover the area with a sterile, fenestrated drape, from front to back
• D) Reach over the area to position the patient correctly for the procedure
• E) Trim the hair from around the surgical site

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