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A Patient with Complicated Diabetes Is Scheduled for a Below

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A patient with complicated diabetes is scheduled for a below the knee amputation at 7 AM. The surgical team adheres to the 2012 National Patient Safety Goals by implementing which protocols? (select all that apply)

A patient with complicated diabetes is scheduled for a below the knee amputation at 7 AM. The surgical team adheres to the 2012 National Patient Safety Goals by implementing which protocols? (select all that apply)


A) The surgical team asks the patient to verify his or her name, type of surgery, and limb to be removed.
B) Ask each member of the surgical team to provide a copy of licensure and, if applicable, certification to patient and family.
C) The surgical team uses the chart number and name/hospital number to ensure they have the correct patient.
D) Mark the procedure site with "X" and again ask the patient to verify correct site.
E) After arrival in the operating room, perform a "time-out" for final identification of patient and operative site along with agreement of what procedure is scheduled.

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