Prior to the client's surgery, the nurse is responsible for:Select all that apply Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Assembling all medical records
2. Scrubbing the surgical site
3. Facilitating the client's bath or shower
4. Having the client void prior to anesthesia
5. Recording vital signs
3,4,5
Rationale: The nurse is responsible for assembling pertinent records
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