Aorn Guidelines For Perioperative Practice

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Specific guidelines for protecting the brachial plexus, ulnar nerve, and peroneal nerve during supine, prone, lateral, and lithotomy positions. 3. Medication Safety aorn guidelines for perioperative practice

"The guidelines are only for RNs."

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