What Part of the Sterile Field Is Considered Contaminated

question 64

Multiple Choice

What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated?

• A) The outer 2 inches
• B) All of the sterile field is sterile
• C) The outer ¹/₂ inch
• D) The outer 1 inch
• E) The edge of the field closest to the patient

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