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When preparing a sterile field for a dressing change, which action would compromise the sterile technique?

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Correct Incorrect The edges of a sterile field are considered contaminated. Therefore, anything that comes into contact with the edges is also regarded as contaminated.

When preparing a sterile field for a dressing change, which action would compromise the sterile technique?

• Failing to use sterile gloves when handling the external wrapping of sterilized items
• Positioning sterile items within the sterile field
• Placing a sterile object on the outermost part of the sterile field
• Using sterile forceps to handle sterile objects instead of sterile gloves