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xroflmao

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The nurse is assisting with the sponge and instrument count in the operating room. The operative phase in which the nurse is assisting is called the
 
  a. perioperative phase.
  b. preoperative phase.
  c. intraoperative phase.
  d. postoperative phase.

Question 2

Serum potassium levels are usually determined before surgery to
 
  a. assess kidney function.
  b. determine respiratory insufficiency.
  c. prevent dysrhythmias related to anesthesia.
  d. measure functional liver capability.



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Answer to Question 1

C
Counting of sponges, needles, and instruments with the scrub nurse before surgery and before closing the wound is done during the intraoperative phase of the surgery.

Answer to Question 2

C
Serum electrolytes are evaluated if extensive surgery is planned or the patient has extenuating problems. One of the essential electrolytes examined is potassium; if potassium is not available in adequate amounts, dysrhythmias can occur during anesthesia.



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