Which of the following events subjects the surgical patient to possible injury in the intraoperative phase of the surgical experience? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Reflexes
B) Ability to communicate
C) Loss of pain sense
D) Consciousness
E) Normal vital signs
Ans: A, B, C
Feedback: Loss of pain sense, reflexes, and ability to communicate subjects the intraoperative patient to possible injury. Options D and E are incorrect as they are not risk factors for the surgical patient.
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