A patient is scheduled for surgery the next day. What is the best approach to this surgery?
A) A surgical approach
B) A medical approach
C) An interdisciplinary approach
D) A nursing approach
Ans: C
Feedback: An interdisciplinary approach involving the surgeon, anesthesiologist or anesthetist, and nurse is best. Options A, B, and D are incorrect as they do not indicate the best approach.
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