An 82-year-old preoperative patient expresses anxiety and a premonition of possible death in the surgical suite. The surgical technologist should: A. ask the supervisor to cancel the case immediately B.

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asked Dec 5, 2020 114k views

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An 82-year-old preoperative patient expresses anxiety and a premonition of possible death in the surgical suite. The surgical technologist should:

A. ask the supervisor to cancel the case immediately
B. request more sedation for the patient
C. communicate this to the physician.
D. disregard the information if the patient's condition is stable.