Before surgery,the perioperative nurse should procure the necessary medical and surgical supplies,instruments,and equipment for the planned operation.Mammograms,ultrasound,MRI,or other imaging studies should be available in the operating room (OR)for the surgeon's review.The reason for the imaging studies' availability in the OR is to:

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Mammogram films or other imaging studies should be available in the OR for the surgeon's review; their presence may be confirmed during the preoperative briefing and/or time-out.The facility protocol for identifying the correct surgical site should be followed.Often this consists of a checklist that is initiated during the time-out and includes verbal communication among surgical team members,review of the medical record and informed consent,confirmation of imaging studies,and direct observation of the marked surgical site.

Before Surgery,the Perioperative Nurse Should Procure the Necessary Medical and Surgical