Before administration of anesthetics, a patient may be acutely aware of the surroundings and activities

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T
During this segment of intraoperative care, patients want to know what is happening as it takes place and want reassurance from the circulator at their side.

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A. esophagus B. stomach C. small intestine D. large intestine E. rectum

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Additional conditions for which the patient receives treatment or which impact inpatient care are called _________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Which type of healthcare insurance program uses primary care "gatekeepers"?

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