Sponges and tapes that have been counted and bagged can be tied and thrown into the trash and removed from the room after being bagged

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The sponges and tapes are not tied shut or discarded into the trash in case there is a discrepancy in the count at the end of the case.

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