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Year |
2003 |
|---|---|
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Question Number |
248. |
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Category |
Medical-Legal |
Question
During an elective knee arthroscopy with the patient under general anesthesia, the surgeon realizes that he/she is performing the procedure on the wrong knee. What is the next most appropriate step in management?
1- Complete a diagnostic arthroscopy
2- Close and perform surgery on the correct knee
3- Close and reschedule for another day
4- Close and call risk management
5- Stop the procedure and speak with the family
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