Excision of the Submandibular Gland Is Performed to Remove Mixed

Excision of the submandibular gland is performed to remove mixed tumors and calculi associated with extensive chronic inflammation.The submandibular gland lies in close proximity to several important nerves and vessels.What perioperative nursing consideration is significant relative to submandibular surgery?

A) Provide the scrub person with a bipolar ESU.
B) Provide the scrub person with a nerve stimulator.
C) Avoid local anesthetics on the sterile field if identification of major nerves will take place.
D) Provide the anesthesia provider with an intraoperative nerve monitoring system.