The nurse sets up a sterile field and notes several tiny holes in the sterile drape of the table that served as the wrap for the pack.What does the nurse do to facilitate completion of the procedure?
A) Uses a sterile towel to cover the existing holes.
B) Replaces the entire sterile field and the supplies.
C) Moves the sterile supplies to a replacement drape.
D) Avoids using any of the sterile items near the holes.

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The presence of holes in the sterile drape compromises the sterility of the field. To ensure patient safety and maintain sterility, the nurse should replace the entire sterile field and supplies.

The Nurse Sets Up a Sterile Field and Notes Several