During a procedure the surgeon comments to her assistant that there is bleeding occurring in the wound. On hearing this comment, as circulating nurse you would:
a. ignore it, as it was not directed at you.
b. exercise situation awareness and make sure that you had extra sponges at hand.
c. go out and tell the nurse manager that the surgeon is having difficulty.
d. interrupt the surgeon to ask her about the bleeding.
ANS: B
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