A nurse is assisting a physician during a baby's circumcision. Which of the following demonstrates that the nurse is acting as the baby's patient care advocate?
A) The nurse requests that oral sucrose be ordered as a pain relief measure.
B) The nurse restrains the baby on the circumcision board.
C) The nurse wears a surgical mask during the procedure.
D) The nurse provides the physician with an iodine solution for cleansing the skin.
A
The nurse requests that oral sucrose be ordered as a pain relief measure.
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