Once the patient is placed on the OR table before a procedure, the circulating nurse does not need to be with the patient because the anesthesia provider will take over and start induction

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
During induction of anesthesia, the patient's welfare and needs take priority over all other activities. The patient must be given more attention than the equipment.

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