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Which of the Following Is a True Statement Regarding Sponge

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Which of the following is a true statement regarding sponge counts in the operating room?


A) If a pack of sponges arrives that is numbered incorrectly, the nurse should write the actual number of sponges included on the outside of the package.
B) During surgery, the circulating nurse should hand the sponges to the scrub nurse to keep in a pan for later counts.
C) Sponges should be kept separated from towels to avoid confusion and miscounting.
D) The nurse should bag the sponges and then perform a quick count in the room after the procedure is complete.

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