If a circulator observes a break in sterile technique that no one else noticed, the correct action is to:

If a circulator observes a break in sterile

Multiple choice — select the best answer

AIgnore it if the case is nearly finished
BWait until after the procedure to mention it
CDocument it but take no action
DAnnounce and correct the contamination immediately

✓ Correct answer: D. Announce and correct the contamination immediately Surgical conscience requires that any break in sterile technique be identified and corrected immediately, regardless of who is watching. Patient safety takes priority over convenience or embarrassment.

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