Surgery Is Almost Completed for an Obese Client with Diabetes,and

question 13

Multiple Choice

Surgery is almost completed for an obese client with diabetes,and the surgeon prepares to close a large abdominal incision.What is the scrub nurse's best action?

• A) Count the number of sponges used.
• B) Ask the circulating nurse to count sponges.
• C) Assist the surgeon with retention sutures.
• D) Administer an antibiotic.

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