A Woman Who Is 38 Weeks Pregnant Is Admitted for a Scheduled

question 52

Multiple Choice

A woman who is 38 weeks pregnant is admitted for a scheduled cesarean section. The RN performs an assessment of the patient and prepares her for the surgery. Prior to the procedure, an indwelling urinary catheter is placed.
-After preparing the patient's skin,the RN brushes against the sterile field with her arm.What is the most appropriate action by the RN? 

• A)Continue the procedure and place the catheter.
• B)Clean the catheter with alcohol,and then continue the procedure.
• C)Discard the sterile field and obtain new supplies.
• D)Clean the catheter with iodine,and then continue the procedure.

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