In order to protect the patient's privacy, the circulating nurse should only refer to the patient by the procedure he or she is having when speaking to the patient or in the OR with other perioperative staff
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
The circulating nurse must not become insensitive to the patient by referring to the patient as a procedure or a disease. Jargon such as this is depersonalizing, demoralizing, insensitive, and unacceptable.
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