A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. As the nurse completes the preoperative checklist, which action will decrease the risk of malpractice/liability?
a. Ensure informed consent has been completed and is in the chart.
b. Skip double-checking the patient's identification to save time.
c. Delay informing the surgeon about the patient's allergies until after surgery.
d. Neglect to review the patient's medical history for potential complications.