The item most likely to be left in place when the client is sent to the operating room (OR) is
a. an engagement ring.
b. a hearing aid.
c. a wig.
d. well-fitting dentures.
B
If the client is wearing a hearing aid, the perioperative nurse should be notified. Leaving the hearing aid in place enhances communication in the OR. The nurse should make certain to record that the appliance is in place.
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