During a Surgical Procedure on a Pregnant Patient, the Surgical

question 4

Multiple Choice

During a surgical procedure on a pregnant patient, the surgical technologist in the scrub role may be asked to palpate what area to detect possible contractions?

• A) carotid artery
• B) gravid uterus
• C) radial artery
• D) xiphoid process

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