A nurse is considering additional training to become a perioperative nurse. Which of the following skills are implemented by the perioperative nurse?

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Perioperative nurses are responsible for maintaining a sterile field and implementing aseptic technique during surgical procedures.

Answer options A, C, and D are not specific to the perioperative nurse's role. Conducting telephone interviews with preoperative clients may be done by a preoperative nurse or a nurse practitioner. Instructing preoperative clients on exercises is often done by physical therapists or rehabilitation nurses, and planning for postoperative discharge may be handled by case managers or discharge planners.

A Nurse Is Considering Additional Training to Become a Perioperative