Asked by Danielle Disahw on May 31, 2024
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While donning sterile gloves,the nurse notices the edges of the glove package are slightly yellow.The yellow area is more than 1 inch away from the gloves and only appears to be on the outside of the glove package.What is the best action for the nurse to take at this point?
A) Continue using the gloves inside the package because the package is intact.
B) Remove gloves from the sterile field and use a new pair of sterile gloves.
C) Throw all supplies away that were to be used and begin again.
D) Use the gloves and make sure the yellow edges of the package do not touch the client.
Sterile Gloves
Medical gloves that are free from all living microorganisms, used in surgical and other sterile procedures to maintain a clean environment and prevent infection.
Glove Package
A set of sterile or non-sterile gloves packaged for medical use, essential for maintaining hygiene and protecting against infection during medical procedures.
- Understand the significance of employing sterile methods in medical operations to avoid infections.
Verified Answer
LT
LOUIS TAHTA WIJAYA PUTRAMay 31, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The gloves should be thrown away because the gloves are likely to be contaminated from an outside source.The supplies do not have to be thrown away because they have not been contaminated.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance of employing sterile methods in medical operations to avoid infections.