Asked by Junior Anton on Jun 28, 2024

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The charge nurse is assigning duties in the surgical arena.Which member of the surgical team should be assigned to the role of circulating nurse?

A) Registered nurse (RN)
B) Licensed practical nurse (LPN)
C) Certified surgical technologist (CST)
D) Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Circulating Nurse

A registered nurse in the operating room responsible for overseeing patient care and managing the surgical environment.

Certified Surgical Technologist

A trained professional who provides surgical care to patients in the operating room under the supervision of a surgeon.

  • Pinpoint the specific roles of team members in the context of surgery.
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Giuliana MalagoniJun 28, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The circulating nurse is always a registered nurse (RN)who is the charge nurse in the operating room.