The operating room (OR) nurse is preparing medications for use in a sterile field during a surgical procedure. While preparing these medications, the nurse will
a. save unused portions of medication for use in another procedure.
b. differentiate between sterile and nonsterile medications to be used in the OR.
c. ensure the scrub (sterile) nurse retrieves the medication from storage.
d. read the label aloud for verification against the order from the surgeon.
ANS: D
It is best to read the label aloud to ensure that both individuals are verifying the contents against the verbal order from the surgeon. Unused portions of medication should not be saved for use in another procedure. All medication during an operative procedure must remain sterile. The circulating (nonsterile) nurse retrieves the medication from storage.
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