When applying the patient return electrode, which of the following is not a recommended practice?
a. Select well-vascularised tissue and avoid bony protuberances, scar tissue and implants.
b. Select an appropriate patient return electrode for the patient's age and size.
c. Apply the patient return electrode after patient positioning whenever possible, and reassess if the patient is repositioned.
d. Place the patient return electrode as far away as possible from the site of surgery.
ANS: D
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