Which of the following statements is true regarding sharps counts during the operating procedure?
A)Packages of suture should all be opened onto the sterile field for counting.
B)The scrub nurse should document how many needles are contained within a package at the time of counting.
C)Needles should be counted once at the beginning of the procedure and once at the end.
D)A broken needle should be counted as two sharps because of having two sharp ends.

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The nurse should document how many needles are contained within a package at the time of counting. Suture packages do not necessarily need to be opened completely in the beginning; the nurse can count the needles within the package and mark it down. Counts should be performed regularly throughout the procedure and a broken needle should have both ends kept together, but should be counted as one.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Sharps Counts