A surgical technologist is giving permanent relief to another surgical technolog

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A surgical technologist is giving permanent relief to another surgical technologist who reports that there is Xylocaine 1 % with epinephrine 1:100,000. After an hour, the surgeon asks for "local." On examination, the surgical technologist notes that the label on the cup indicates epinephrine 1:1,000. Which of the following is the MOST correct action to take? OA. Call the surgical technologist who labeled the medications O B. Throw out the medication and open a new vial. ° C. Assume the label is wrong and give the medication to the surgeon. D. Verify medications with the circulator

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The best action is to verify the medications with circulator.As xylocaine an epinephrine is a local or regional anesthesia for infiltration and nerve block.It should be administered under the supervision of experienced clinicians and should be monitored continously.

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