3. While preparing the OR for a patient who has a latex allergy, the circulating nurse discovers that one essential product to the procedure contains latex. There is no substitute for the product. What is the circulating nurse’s first priority? Go to
Question 4
A. Immediately notify the facility’s supplies management to conduct a search for an alternative product.
B. Immediately notify the surgeon and anesthesia provider that the product contains latex and there is no substitute available.
C. Cancel the procedure immediately.
D. Request a HEPA filter device for the OR.