Which Action Included in the Perioperative Patient Plan of Care

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which action included in the perioperative patient plan of care can the charge nurse delegate to a surgical technologist?

• A) Pass sterile instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• B) Teach the patient about what to expect in the operating room (OR).
• C) Continuously monitor and interpret the patient's echocardiogram (ECG) during surgery.
• D) Give the postoperative report to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse.

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