Which of the following is true about the circulating nurse's primary responsibility?

A) The nurse is a "sterile" member of the surgical team.
B) The nurse provides the surgeon with instruments.
C) The nurse is a "nonsterile" member of the surgical team.
D) The nurse performs delegated medical functions or skills.

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Ahmed Aljubran · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The circulating nurse is a nonsterile member of the surgical team who assumes responsibility and accountability for maintaining patient safety and continuity of quality care.This includes supervising the conduct of the scrub technician and delegating tasks to licensed and unlicensed nursing assistive personnel (NAP)as appropriate.The circulating nurse is also an assistant to the first assistant,the scrub nurse/technician,and the surgeon.The scrub nurse/technician provides the surgeon with instruments and supplies.The registered nurse first assistant (RNFA)performs a combination of nursing and delegated medical functions and/or skills.

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