Answer to Question 1
Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
1. The circulating nurse is a registered nurse who coordinates and manages a wide range of activities before, during, and after the surgical procedure. The circulating nurse positions the client.
2. The circulating nurse is a registered nurse who coordinates and manages a wide range of activities before, during, and after the surgical procedure. The circulating nurse prepares the surgical suite.
3. The circulating nurse is a registered nurse who coordinates and manages a wide range of activities before, during, and after the surgical procedure. The circulating nurse counts all sponges and instruments.
4. The circulating nurse is a registered nurse who coordinates and manages a wide range of activities before, during, and after the surgical procedure. The circulating nurse advocates for the safety and well-being of the patient.
5. The scrub nurse handles sutures and instruments adjacent to the sterile field.
Answer to Question 2
Answer: 1
1. Since the client will be discharged to home following outpatient surgery, it is necessary to know who will be available to assist with recovery.
2. Understanding the surgical procedure would be helpful prior to the surgery.
3. Food preferences would not be essential at this time.
4. Knowledge of sterile technique depends upon the surgical procedures.
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
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