As a member of the surgical team,the perioperative nurse advocates for the surgical patient during the surgical experience.Identify the nursing activities,from the list below,that positively influence patient safety and desired patient outcomes.

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The perioperative nurse collaborates with the anesthesia provider in the collective care of the patient.A patient should never be left alone in the OR suite.When an anesthetized patient is in the OR,a perioperative nurse should always be immediately available to provide assistance if needed.During induction of anesthesia,particularly with urgent and emergency surgical procedures,the patient is presumed to have a "full stomach." The perioperative nurse should be ready to apply cricoid pressure to prevent regurgitation of stomach contents and assist the anesthesia provider in visualizing the vocal cords.Attentiveness to the needs of the patient and team must be maintained throughout the procedure.Thorough hand-off communication to the next level of care will promote continuity of care.

As a Member of the Surgical Team,the Perioperative Nurse Advocates