When does the intraoperative phase begin?

a. Placement of the patient on the OR bed
b. When the patient enters the OR
c. When waiting in the holding area
d. When taken to the recovery area or PACU

ANS: A
The intraoperative phase begins with the patient on the OR bed and continues until the patient is transported to the PACU.

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