The nursing student observing in the perioperative area notes the unique functions of the circulating nurse,which include which roles? (Select all that apply.)

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The circulating nurse has several functions,including maintaining client safety and privacy,monitoring traffic in and out of the operating room,assessing fluid losses,reporting findings to the surgeon and anesthesia provider,anticipating needs of the team,and communicating to the family.The circulating nurse and scrub person work together to ensure accurate counts of sharps,sponges,and instruments.The circulating nurse also documents care,but in the perioperative area,the preoperative or holding room nurse would also document care received there.Maintaining the sterile field is a joint responsibility among all members of the surgical team.

The Nursing Student Observing in the Perioperative Area Notes the Unique