The nurse is preparing to participate in a surgical procedure and has completed the surgical scrub. Which of the following should the nurse do now in preparation for the surgery?
1. Don a surgical gown.
2. Apply sterile gloves.
3. Adjust the surgical mask.
4. Apply covering over the hair.
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Gowns should be put on after completing a surgical scrub and before gloving. The surgical mask should be adjusted before applying sterile gloves. Head covering should be applied before conducting the surgical scrub.
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a. Special review b. Full review c. Expanded review d. Expedited review
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A) Weight loss B) Hypotension C) Signs of infection D) Hair loss