The Circulating Nurse Received the Trauma Call from the Emergency

question 5

Multiple Choice

The circulating nurse received the trauma call from the emergency department (ED) and called sterile supply to assemble the instruments for an abdominal trauma case with possible aortic rupture.When the cart arrived,she saw the vascular set; however,the most important instrument set was missing.What important instrument set was needed for this procedure besides the vascular set?

• A) Intestinal clamps
• B) Basic laparotomy set
• C) Basic laparoscopy set
• D) Minor set

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