While Preparing a Client for Surgery,the Nurse Marks the Arm

question 12

Multiple Choice

While preparing a client for surgery,the nurse marks the arm that is to be amputated and participates in a "time out" procedure before the surgery begins.Which sentinel event should the "time out" procedure prevent?

• A) Ineffective control of the client's pain
• B) The lack of healing of the stump
• C) The client being mildly over-sedated
• D) The removal of the wrong arm

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