As the nurse is preparing a patient for surgery, the patient refuses to remove a wedding ring. Which of the following is the most appropriate action by the nurse?"
A. Note the presence of the ring in the nurse's notes of the chart.
B. Insist the patient remove the ring.
C. Explain that the hospital will not be responsible for the ring.
D. Tape the ring securely to the finger."
Ans: C. Explain that the hospital will not be responsible for the ring.
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