The circulating nurse's role as the patient's ____________________ and ____________________ is critical and extends throughout the entire perioperative environment

Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.


ANS:
advocate, protector
protector, advocate

The circulating nurse's role as the patient's advocate and protector is critical and extends throughout the entire perioperative environment. A qualified surgical technologist (ST) or LPN/LVN may also assist with circulating duties under the supervision of the RN.

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