Why should an anesthesia provider see a patient for a preoperative assessment?
a. To select an appropriate anesthetic for the procedure
b. To allow the provider to charge for an official consultation before the case
c. To decide whether the provider wants to work on the patient during the procedure
d. To determine whether the provider likes the patient before working with him or her
ANS: A
First-hand knowledge of the patient is valuable for making decisions regarding the selection and administration of anesthetic agents.
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