Preoperative Error Prevention Strategies

Hard Safety And Infection Control Error Prevention

A 45-year-old female patient with a history of hypertension and diabetes is admitted for surgery. As part of the preoperative process, the nurse is responsible for implementing safety measures to prevent errors that could lead to complications during the patient’s care. Choose all the interventions that the nurse should employ to minimize the risk of errors.

Select all that apply:

Verify the patient's identity using two identifiers before procedure.

Perform a thorough preoperative assessment, including allergies.

Administer a preoperative sedative medication before confirming informed consent.

Ensure that the operating room is free from unnecessary personnel and distractions.

Label all medications and solutions at the patient's bedside immediately.

Use the surgical checklist as a guideline to confirm all necessary instruments and equipment.

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