Multiple Choice
While preparing a client for surgery,the nurse marks the arm that is to be amputated and participates in a "time out" procedure before the surgery begins.Which sentinel event should the "time out" procedure prevent?
A) Ineffective control of the client's pain
B) The lack of healing of the stump
C) The client being mildly over-sedated
D) The removal of the wrong arm
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