A patient asks a nurse what may be "left on" during the surgery.The nurse tells the patient that an item that may remain in place is:

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If patient will be required to follow instructions in the operating room,a hearing aid may be left in place.
Assist patient in removing prostheses,including dentures and oral appliances,glasses and contact lenses,artificial limbs and eyes,artificial eyelashes,and hearing aids.Prostheses can be lost or damaged during surgery and could cause injury.Oral appliances may occlude airway.

A Patient Asks a Nurse What May Be "Left On