The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter.The package is dry but shows signs of yellowing inside the plastic wrapper,as if the package was wet at one time.What should the nurse do?

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The yellowing inside the plastic wrapper indicates that the package was likely wet at some point, compromising its sterility. Therefore, the entire package should be considered contaminated and discarded to ensure patient safety.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Insert a Urinary Catheter