Which Actions Will the Nurse Include in the Surgical Time-Out

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which actions will the nurse include in the surgical time-out procedure before surgery ?

• A) Check for placement of IV lines.
• B) Have the surgeon identify the patient.
• C) Have the patient state name and date of birth.
• D) Verify the patient identification band number.
• E) Ask the patient to state the surgical procedure.
• F) Confirm the hospital chart identification number.

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