Asked by Sheree Aulerio on May 09, 2024
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The surgeon is about to finish surgery and requests a sponge count.Who would normally perform this task? (Select all that apply. )
A) Scrub nurse
B) Registered nurse first assistant
C) Circulating nurse
D) Certified registered nurse anesthetist
E) Surgical technician
Sponge Count
It's a safety protocol in surgeries to ensure no surgical sponges are left inside a patient's body by counting all sponges before and after the procedure.
- Utilize the key aspects of successful surgical team leadership and interaction.
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YJ
Yolanda JohnsonMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A,C
Explanation :
Part of the role of the scrub nurse is to perform sponge,sharps,and instrument counts with the circulating nurse before an incision is made,at the beginning of wound closure,and at the end of the surgical procedure.
Learning Objectives
- Utilize the key aspects of successful surgical team leadership and interaction.
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