Verification that all required documentation is completed is an important function of the intraoperative nurse. The intraoperative nurse should confirm that the patient's accompanying documentation includes which of the following?
A) Discharge planning
B) Informed consent
C) Analgesia prescription
D) Educational resources
Ans: B
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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). Discharge planning records and prescriptions are not normally necessary. Educational resources would not be included at this stage of the surgical process.
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