At the conclusion of a surgical procedure, it has been determined that one sponge is missing. How should the nurse manage this situation?
A) Ask housekeeping personnel to look for the missing sponge while preparing the surgical suite for the next procedure.
B) Ask the surgeon to recount the sponges along with the nurse.
C) Refer to AORN standards for guidance.
D) Call the nursing supervisor to report the missing sponge.
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