Why Might Doctors and Nurses Try to "Watch What They

question 11

Multiple Choice

Why might doctors and nurses try to "watch what they say" when performing surgery

• A) People under anesthesia occasionally awaken completely during surgery. 
• B) The concentration of other members of the surgical team is disrupted by unnecessary comments. 
• C) The patient's family members occasionally overhear comments. 
• D) People under anesthesia maintain some awareness.

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