Depending on the complexity of the surgery, the amount of equipment to be prepared, and the emergent nature of the procedure, the surgical technologist and circulator will begin to open the case __________________
A. 15 to 20 minutes before the start of surgery
B. at the convenience of the circulator
C. as soon as the surgeon is in the room
D. as soon as all sterile team members have had a break
ANS: A
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