What documentation is routinely needed before a procedure?
a. Recent history and physical
b. Blood type and crossmatch
c. Urinalysis
d. DSM IV results
ANS: A
A current medical history and physical examination are performed and documented by a physician, nurse practitioner, physician assistant (PA), or the registered nurse first assistant (RNFA).
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