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

question 7

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 is this action intended to prevent?

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

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Definitions:

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