Anthropologists Who Studied the Rituals Associated with Surgery Discovered That

question 33

Multiple Choice

Anthropologists who studied the rituals associated with surgery discovered that:

• A) many surgeons shave their hands to ensure a sterile environment.
• B) physicians and nurses typically pray together before entering the operating room.
• C) scrubbing the hands often reduces anxiety among medical personnel.
• D) female surgeons are more likely than men to eat the same meal before each operation.
• E) there is little in the process that appears ritualistic.

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