A client arrives to the hospital the day before orthopedic surgery. What should be completed before the client is escorted to the care area? Select all that apply

1. Orient to the hospital room
2. Receive an identification band
3. Assign a medical record number
4. Sign consent for treatment forms
5. Document demographic information


2, 3, 4, 5

Rationale 1: Orientation to the hospital room occurs on the care area.

Rationale 2:When the elective client arrives at the hospital an identification band is placed on the client's wrist.

Rationale 3:When the elective client arrives at the hospital a medical record number is assigned.

Rationale 4:When the elective client arrives at the hospital consent for treatment forms are signed.

Rationale 5:When the elective client arrives at the hospital demographic information is documented.

Global Rationale: When the elective client arrives at the hospital an identification band, medical record number, treatment forms, and demographic information are completed by the admission clerk. Orientation to the hospital room occurs on the care area.

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