Which of the following members of the surgical team is responsible for monitoring a patient's vital signs during surgery?
1. The surgeon
2. The circulating nurse
3. The first surgical assistant
4. The anesthesiologist
ANS: 4
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The nurse suspects an elevated bilirubin level in a patient who exhibits which findings?
A) Pale itchy skin B) Icterus with green-colored stools C) Yellow skin and pruritus D) Xanthomas and pale urine