The nurse is preparing for the insertion of a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC). Which action prompts the nurse’s orientee to clarify sterile technique?

Opens the package over the sterile field to ensure the gauze falls on the drape. Packages should be opened away from the sterile field and then dumped onto the sterile field. This prevents any microorganisms from being dropped from the outside of the package onto the sterile field. The orientee would clarify the nurse’s sterile technique for this action. Moving the sterile field by touching the underside is appropriate. Gloves are not required to open things onto the sterile field. Once sterile packages are opened and the sterile field is created, all individuals in the room must wear a mask and hat.

The nurse is preparing for the insertion of a peripherally insert...

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Difficulty: 9

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