Prior to bringing a patient into the operating room, the nurse examines an instrument that will be used for the surgical procedure. What is the rationale for this action?
1. To ensure the correct instrument is reflected in the charges to be made to the patient's insurance for the surgical procedure
2. To allow the nurse to efficiently use the instrument as required
3. To ensure the patient's safety when the instrument is used for the procedure
4. To determine if the instrument should be replaced with one that is disposable after use
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Rationale 1: Charging for the correct instrument is not the reason for this inspection.
Rationale 2: The nurse will not be expected to use a surgical instrument during the procedure.
Rationale 3: Perioperative nursing responsibilities include ensuring proper instrument functioning through inspection. This is done to avoid inadvertent patient injury while the instrument is being used for the surgical procedure.
Rationale 4: This is not the time the nurse would evaluate whether a disposable version of the instrument should be stocked.
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