You are preparing to take your patient into the operating room. As the circulating nurse, one of your responsibilities is to review the patient's record. What are you reviewing the record for?
A) Progress notes
B) History and physical
C) Admission papers signed by patient
D) Intake and output record
Ans: B
Feedback: It is important to review the patient's record for the following: correct informed surgical consent, with patient's signature; completed records for health history and physical examination; results of diagnostic studies; and allergies (including latex). Options A, C, and D are incorrect; progress notes, admission papers, and the I&O record are not reviewed by the circulating nurse.
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