The preoperative nurse cares for the client until the client progresses into the intraoperative phase of care which begins when the client:
1. signs the surgical consent form.
2. arrives at the surgical suite doors.
3. is transferred to the postanesthesia care unit.
4. accepts that surgery is pending.
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The preoperative period ends and the intraoperative period begins when the patient and family are at the door to the surgical suites. Intraoperative care does not begin when the client signs the surgical consent form, is transferred to the postanesthesia care unit, or accepts that surgery is pending.
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