The Nurse Is Preparing a Sterile Field Using a Drape

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a sterile field using a drape provided inside a sterile pack.Which area of the sterile drape can the nurse touch in order to maintain sterility?

• A)The anterior surface of the drape
• B)The outer 1-inch border of the drape
• C)The posterior aspect of the drape
• D)The bottom inner corners of the drape

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