Which of The Joint Commission (TJC) core measures would the nurse expect to see used on a postoperative surgical area?
a. Standards for dressing changes
b. Standards for deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis
c. Standards for patient-controlled analgesia
d. Standards for atelectasis prevention
B
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A This is not a core measure established by TJC.
B One of TJC core measures for judging hospital performance is deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis.
C This is not a core measure established by TJC.
D This is not a core measure established by TJC.
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