At the Conclusion of a Surgical Procedure, It Has Been

question 16

Multiple Choice

At the conclusion of a surgical procedure, it has been determined that one sponge is missing. How should the nurse manage this situation?

• A) Ask housekeeping personnel to look for the missing sponge while preparing the surgical suite for the next procedure.
• B) Ask the surgeon to recount the sponges along with the nurse.
• C) Refer to AORN standards for guidance.
• D) Call the nursing supervisor to report the missing sponge.

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