Applies sterile dressings. Prepares for terminal cleaning of instruments and nondisposable supplies. Reports to charge nurse for next assignment. Circulating Nurse A. Preoperative Assists in assembling needed supplies. Opens sterile supplies.
Assists scrub in gowning.
Performs and records counts. Admits patient to surgical suite. B. Preincisional Transports patient to procedure room. Assists with the positioning of the patient. Assists anesthesia during induction.