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sc00by25

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on: Jul 18, 2018
The temperature of irrigation solution should be between 110 F and 115 F so that the patient's tissues will not be burned.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

If the countable items count results in an incorrect count, the circulating nurse is responsible only for informing the surgeon.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


xthemafja

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
Warm irrigation solution is used to rinse the surgical wound and should not exceed 110 F, which is the average temperature used for bathing.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
After all search options have been exhausted, a radiograph should be ordered and taken and an incident report filed. The OR record should reflect the incorrect count as well as efforts and actions taken to locate the missing countable item.


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