Which member of the surgical team assists all other team members, coordinates the team's efforts, and is held responsible for all activities during the surgical procedure?
a. anesthesiologist or anesthetist c. scrub nurse
b. circulating nurse d. surgeon
B
Members of the surgical team each have clearly defined roles and responsibilities; sterile members (surgeon, first assistant, and scrub nurse) work on sterile surfaces (sterile field), and nonsterile team members include the anesthesia provider (anesthesiologist or anesthetist) and the circulating nurse.
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When developing a plan of care regarding exercise for clients with diabetes, the nurse emphasizes which of the following?
1. Plan to carry a carbohydrate-containing snack. 2. Do not exercise if your glucose level is elevated. 3. Avoid aerobic exercises. 4. Exercise must be done every day to be effective.
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1. "Sure, let me get you some soap and washcloths" 2. "Why don't you get some rest, there will be lots of time for bathing" 3. "It's important that we not bathe the baby too soon after birth. Let's wait till later in the day.". 4. "Sure, but why don't you feed the baby"
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).