Which Identifier Should the Nurse Use During the Initial Time-Out

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which identifier should the nurse use during the initial time-out to determine the right patient?

• A) Date of birth
• B) Maiden name
• C) Medical record number
• D) Photo placed in the medical record

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Definitions:

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