When anesthesia is administered at hospitals that do not use JC accreditation for deemed status purposes, at what point(s) should a patient be assessed?
A. Before initiating the operative or other high-risk procedure, with a reevaluation immediately before the administration of deep sedation or anesthesia
B. Before initiating the operative or other high-risk procedure, with an initial evaluation within 48 hours prior to surgery
C. within 72 hours prior to surgery
Answer: A. Before initiating the operative or other high-risk procedure, with a reevaluation immediately before the administration of deep sedation or anesthesia
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