Retained Surgical Item

Write an essay that draws conclusions, based on best available evidence, about the implications of a Retained Surgical Item (RSI) for perioperative nursing care.

*There should be a focus on whether the topic would potentially improve perioperative care.
*Discuss ways of preventing and minimizing risks of a retained surgical item.
*Supports the discussion using references to evidence-based literature/standards/best practice/ guidelines, making clear links between theory and practice
*Critically discusses opportunities for improving perioperative nursing care.
Draws evidence-based conclusions about the implications of a retained surgical item for perioperative nursing care.