All of the following are components of the intraoperative patient care record EXCEPT:
A)Patient skin condition before the procedure
B)Sponge counts before and after surgery
C)Patient teaching regarding incision care and ambulation
D)Patient position on the operating room table

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Patient teaching regarding incision care and ambulation would not be a component of the intraoperative patient care record. This information, while important, should be given during the preoperative period and reviewed during the postoperative period. The patient is most likely under anesthesia during the intraoperative process and receives little teaching during this time.

All of the Following Are Components of the Intraoperative Patient