The circulating nurse is responsible for which of the following tasks?
A) Monitoring the patient and documents
B) Estimating the patient's blood loss
C) Setting up the sterile tables
D) Keeping track of drains and sponges
Ans: A
Feedback: The circulating nurse verifies the consent, coordinates the team, ensures proper lighting, and monitors the patient. The circulating nurse also does the documentation.
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