Careful Counting (According to Established Policy),situational Awareness,and Conscientious and Meticulous

question 10

Multiple Choice

Careful counting (according to established policy) ,situational awareness,and conscientious and meticulous attention to the field are believed to prevent miscounts and lost items.A recent patient safety statement about preventing retained foreign objects recommends which of these practices?

• A) Consistent practice according to a routine
• B) Good communication among the team
• C) Wound exploration by the surgeon before closure
• D) All of the options are best practices.

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