An Experienced Nurse in the Breast Surgery Service Is Preparing

An experienced nurse in the breast surgery service is preparing the OR for a radical mastectomy procedure on a 72-year-old patient with invasive breast cancer.The nurse realizes that judicious use of electrosurgery will be important to maintain adequate hemostasis for this patient.She has assigned this patient a nursing diagnosis of risk for injury related to use of electrosurgery and is determined to achieve the desired relevant nursing outcome.What appropriate nursing interventions will provide a safe environment for both the patient and the intraoperative team?

A) Position the dispersive pad far from the incision site to prevent contact with prep solution.
B) Activate the electrosurgical unit (ESU) before the dispersive pad and active electrode are connected.
C) Set power settings as low as possible to achieve the desired effect.
D) Use a trifolded green towel pocket for active electrode safety on the sterile field.