Which of the following is a duty of the floater in surgery? 

A. Close the instruments on the sterile tray because they are left open during sterilization
B. Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic
C. Pass instruments to the doctor during surgery
D. Retract the edges of the wound during surgery to assist the doctors in viewing the area
E. Swab fluids from the incision or wound


B. Measure the patient's vital signs during surgery and observe for a reaction to the anesthetic
One of the floater's most important tasks is to measure the patient's vital signs during surgery.

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