Which of the following describes the Perioperative Nursing Data Set? Choose all that apply
1) A standardized tool for assessing high-risk surgical patients
2) A standardized vocabulary encompassing all surgical patient outcomes
3) The first specialized nursing language recognized by the ANA
4) A standardized language designed to describe the care of perioperative patients
ANS: 3, 4
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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