Intraoperatively,the circulating nurse observes a member of the surgical team breach aseptic technique.As a result of this incident the postoperative patient can be at risk for which of the following?

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The circulating nurse assists the anesthesia provider with endotracheal intubation,calculating blood loss and urinary output,and administering blood.This nurse monitors sterile technique of surgical team members and a safe OR environment.A nurse also assists the surgeon and scrub nurse by operating nonsterile equipment,providing additional instruments and supplies,maintaining accurate and complete documentation,and tracking sponge,needle,and instrument counts.Paralytic ileus is a loss of function of the intestine,which causes abdominal distention.Anesthetic agents slow gastrointestinal functioning.Malignant hyperthermia results from administration of certain anesthetic agents.Alteration in pulmonary hygiene occurs when the postoperative patient does not cough and deep breathe.

Intraoperatively,the Circulating Nurse Observes a Member of the Surgical Team