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Which of the following is routinely recommended as part of the preoperative preparation for a patient scheduled for an elective caesarean delivery?
Answer
Blood grouping and cross-matching
Explanation
The slides state that blood should be grouped and cross-matched for all patients. The other options are not presented as universal preoperative steps. **Key takeaway:** Prepare blood availability as part of the stated preoperative checklist. **Glossary:** **Cross-match**: laboratory testing to check donor-recipient blood compatibility.
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