As long as the circulating nurse verifies the drug with the scrub person as it is being dispensed, it is not necessary for the scrub person to verify the name of the drug with the surgeon as it is handed up for use

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: F
The scrub person should say the name of the drug as it is being handed to the surgeon to prevent a medication error.

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