Which of the following surgical team members would be primarily responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient to the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU)?
A) anesthesia provider
B) circulating RN
C) surgeon
D) surgical technologist

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The circulating RN is responsible for maintaining the patient's operative record and transporting the patient to the PACU. The anesthesia provider is responsible for administering anesthesia and monitoring the patient's vital signs during surgery. The surgeon is responsible for performing the surgery, and the surgical technologist assists the surgeon during the procedure.

Which of the Following Surgical Team Members Would Be Primarily