When Preparing the Patient for Surgery, Which Actions Will the Nurse

question 17

Multiple Choice

When preparing the patient for surgery, which actions will the nurse include in the surgical time-out procedure (select all that apply) ?

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

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