When changing shifts,the incoming surgical technologist notices one of the medications on the sterile field is not accurately labeled.What should he or she do?

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Occasionally,the scrubbed surgical technologist may be replaced during a procedure (e.g.,shift change,lunch break).All medications must be plainly labeled and reported to the new scrub person.If any doubt remains as to the identity of a solution,then it must be discarded and a new medication must be obtained.

When Changing Shifts,the Incoming Surgical Technologist Notices One of the Medications