During a laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the surgeon steps out and tells the CSFA to complete the remaining dissection of the cystic artery alone. Which action is most appropriate?
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A
Proceed, since the surgeon delegated the task verbally
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B
Decline to perform the dissection independently and request that the surgeon return, because it exceeds the first assistant's scope of practice
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C
Ask the circulator to document the delegation and then proceed
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D
Proceed only if the anesthesia provider agrees