Answer: HI When caring for a patient undergoing surgery, the circulating nurse's primary role is to provide ongoing assessment of the patient. Because the patient's condition can change quickly, this activity is critical. It is not within the scope of practice to carry out specific tasks related to surgical policy and procedures. It is also outside the scope of the nurse's practice to assess for safe anesthesia administration; this is a job for the anesthesia care provider. To determine the patient's needs, the health care provider will conduct a preoperative history and physical examination.
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