Why Should an Anesthesia Provider See a Patient for a Preoperative

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why should an anesthesia provider see a patient for a preoperative assessment?

• A)To select an appropriate anesthetic for the procedure
• B)To allow the provider to charge for an official consultation before the case
• C)To decide whether the provider wants to work on the patient during the procedure
• D)To determine whether the provider likes the patient before working with him or her

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