The perioperative nurse is setting up the operating suite before the procedure. Which of the following is part of the process of preparing the room?
A)Set up the instrument table with a drape and supplies and push it against the wall to stay out of the way.
B)Position the operating table approximately three feet from the overhead light to avoid glare, and lock it into place.
C)Drape the ring stand and move it next to the instrument table to be available during the procedure.
D)Cover the Mayo stand and move it so that it stays clear of the sterile field during surgery.

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When setting up the room, drape the ring stand and move it next to the instrument table to be available during the procedure. The ring stand normally holds instrument sets and will be part of the sterile field once the procedure begins. The instrument table should be close to the operating table and not pushed against the wall. The operating table should be positioned directly under the overhead light for better visualization.

The Perioperative Nurse Is Setting Up the Operating Suite Before