The member of the surgical team who administers anesthetics and monitors the patient's status throughout the procedure is the:
1. surgeon.
2. circulating nurse.
3. perfusionist.
4. anesthesiologist.
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The anesthesiologist and nurse anesthetist have special training and are the members of the surgical team that administers anesthesia and are responsible for close patient monitoring during surgery.
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