Who is responsible for doing the initial count?

a. Circulating nurse
b. Anesthesia provider
c. Sterile processing staff
d. Surgeon


ANS: C
The initial count is done by the person who assembles the tray and wraps the items for sterilization. Sometimes a copy of the instrument count sheet is included in the tray.

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