The nurse is assisting a provider with a sterile procedure. During the procedure, the nurse observes the provider lower his right hand holding sterile forceps below his waist. He states, “These forceps are no longer sterile. Could you please obtain another one?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

“I will also get you another pair of sterile gloves, since those are contaminated, as well.”. Any item that passes below waist level is considered to be contaminated. The provider’s gloves, which also dropped below waist level, need to be changed as well. Although the provider didn’t touch anything, items below the waist are considered contaminated. It is not necessary to replace the entire sterile field, just the provider’s gloves and forceps.

The nurse is assisting a provider with a sterile procedure. Durin...

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