A patient's blood pressure begins to drop during a surgical procedure. Which of the following surgical team members would most likely intervene to assist the patient at this time? Select all that apply
1. Surgeon
2. Anesthesiologist
3. Circulating nurse
4. Registered nurse first assistant
5. Certified registered nurse anesthetist
1. Surgeon
2. Anesthesiologist
Rationale: Surgeon. The surgeon is responsible for making decisions about the surgical procedure. The patient's blood pressure is dropping, which could indicate blood loss. The surgeon is in the best position to determine the amount of blood being lost during the procedure.
Anesthesiologist. The anesthesiologist is responsible for estimating and replacing blood and fluid losses and maintaining the hemodynamic stability of the patient. Together with the surgeon, the anesthesiologist will make decisions for the patient's needs at the time.
Circulating nurse. The circulating nurse would not be aware of the amount of blood lost during the surgical procedure. Registered nurse first assistant. The registered nurse first assistant would be helping the surgeon with the case, but would not be able to determine the amount of blood lost during the procedure. Certified registered nurse anesthetist. The certified registered nurse anesthetist works under the direction of the anesthesiologist and does not act independently.
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