A surgeon reports the details of a surgery in a(n):
A) Operative Report.
B) Anesthesiologist's Report.
C) Informed Consent.
D) Physician's Orders.
A) Operative Report.
The Operative Report is written by the surgeon giving the details of the surgery. The Anesthesiologist's Report is written by the anesthesiologist and details substances given to the patient, the patient's response to anesthesia, and vital signs during the surgery. The Informed Consent is a document voluntarily signed by the patient or a responsible party that clearly describes the purpose, methods, procedures, benefits, and risks of a diagnostic or treatment procedure. The Physician's Orders are a complete list of care, medications, tests, and treatments for the patient.
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