If the countable items count results in an incorrect count, the circulating nurse is responsible only for informing the surgeon

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
After all search options have been exhausted, a radiograph should be ordered and taken and an incident report filed. The OR record should reflect the incorrect count as well as efforts and actions taken to locate the missing countable item.

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