Why is it important to identify proper use of right and left in health care?

In health care, right and left must be identified from the patient’s perspective so that exams, treatments, and surgeries target the correct side. Confusing the sides could lead to a serious medical error, such as operating on the wrong limb. Therefore, the correct choice is “to ensure that medical treatment and surgeries are performed on the correct side of the body.”

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