Which of the following are essential aspects of the patient's preoperative checklist for surgery?
A)Patient identification, operative consent, and allergies
B)Patient address and telephone number, chest x-ray results, and urine output
C)Patient insurance information, personal effects, and laboratory results
D)Both A and B

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Patient identification, operative consent and allergies are all essential components of the patient's preoperative checklist for surgery. The patient's identification typically involves their name, date of birth and hospital number. The nurse must verify that the right patient is receiving the right surgery and that they have consented to it. Allergy information is important for patient safety.

Which of the Following Are Essential Aspects of the Patient's