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biggirl4568

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A patient's weight is an important piece of information needed before bringing a patient into the OR suite.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Once the abdominal cavity is entered, all free 4  4 sponges should be removed from the field.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.



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Answer to Question 1

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The average OR bed can accommodate 350 lb of body weight. Obese patients require a bed designed to accommodate their body weight and provide necessary padding and positioning aides to prevent injury.

Answer to Question 2

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Once the abdominal cavity is entered, 4  4 sponges should be used only when folded and used on a sponge stick to prevent being lost or misplaced in the abdomen.




biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Excellent


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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