While assisting in a surgical procedure, a perioperative tech pours saline into a sterile bowl. She inadvertently drops the bottle on the floor, spilling liquid beneath the instrument table. What is the most appropriate response in this situation?
A) Step around the liquid and tell others to avoid the area until the procedure is complete.
B) Dry the wet floor as much as possible without contaminating themself and notify staff of the damp area.
C) Call housekeeping to come in and clean the floor immediately.
D) Move the instrument table to the other side of the patient's bed and cordon off the wet area.
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