Which actions will the nurse include in the surgical time-out procedure before surgery (select all that apply)?
a. Check for placement of IV lines.
b. Have the surgeon identify the patient.
c. Have the patient state name and date of birth.
d. Verify the patient identification band number.
e. Ask the patient to state the surgical procedure.
f. Confirm the hospital chart identification number.
ANS: C, D, E, F
These actions are included in surgical time out. IV line placement and identification of the patient by the surgeon are not included in the surgical time-out procedure.
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