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rosent76 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

Once the patient has entered the OR, he or she is sedated enough so as not to be cognizant of what is happening, so it is acceptable for the circulating nurse to remain on the other side of the room attending to paperwork and staying away from the patient

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

Contact lenses are not to be removed during a surgical procedure because they protect the corneas from being scratched during induction of general anesthesia.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

fatboyy09 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The patient will be able to recognize the behavior of the circulating nurse. Positive actions include spending time with and staying close to the patient, paying close attention to the patient's needs, and keeping them safe from emotional and physical harm.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Removable prostheses such as contact lenses are removed before the administration of a general anesthetic because they can become dry and cause corneal abrasions.

rosent76 · **Reply #2 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Thank you

fatboyy09 · **Reply #3 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Happy to help you

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