The surgical nurse manager is preparing the schedule based on classification. Surgeries are commonly classified by which of the following? Select all that apply.

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Surgeries are commonly classified by acuity (severity of the condition), level of urgency (emergency, urgent, elective), and body system (e.g., cardiovascular, gastrointestinal). Length of surgery and type of anesthesia are not standard classification criteria.

The Surgical Nurse Manager Is Preparing the Schedule Based on Classification