The Circulating Nurse Is Plugging in a Piece of Equipment

question 16

Multiple Choice

The circulating nurse is plugging in a piece of equipment and notes that the cord is frayed.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Call maintenance for repair.
• B) Check the machine before using.
• C) Get another piece of equipment.
• D) Notify the charge nurse.

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