Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery?

A. Pass instruments to the doctor during surgery
B. Swab fluids from the incision or wound
C. Retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the area
D. Close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during sterilization
E. Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic


Answer: E

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