Nursing · Operating Room Management and Patient Safety
During a complex surgical procedure, a critical piece of surgical equipment malfunctions. What is the immediate priority action for the operating room nurse?
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- 1Wait until the surgery is completed to report the defect
- 2Ignore the malfunction and proceed with the operation
- 3Attempt to repair the electronics during the surgery
- 4Notify the surgeon immediately and provide a sterile backup device✓
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Notify the surgeon immediately and provide a sterile backup device
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