The preoperative nurse is the only person from the OR who needs to see the patient before surgery

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The circulating nurse talks with the patient and makes sure all consents are signed and all testing data are available. They review the procedure with the patient and check for any allergies. The anesthesia provider meets with the patient to discuss the type of anesthesia to be administered.

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