Before a Client's Surgery Begins,the Circulating Nurse Notes That the Nurse

question 10

Multiple Choice

Before a client's surgery begins,the circulating nurse notes that the nurse anesthetist did not perform a surgical scrub before coming into the operating room.Which action by the circulating nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Direct the nurse anesthetist to perform the surgical scrub immediately.
• B) Proceed with positioning the client on the operating bed.
• C) Notify the nursing supervisor that sterile technique has been violated.
• D) Proceed with setting up the instruments to be used during surgery.

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