The nurse completes preparation of the sterile field to change a patient's dressing when the patient's dinner tray arrives.Which action should the nurse take?
A) Use the sterile field on another patient in another room.
B) Change the dressing using clean technique to save time.
C) Set the tray aside and proceed with the dressing change.
D) Cover the setup with a sterile drape and let the patient eat.

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The nurse should set the tray aside and proceed with the dressing change to maintain the sterility of the field and ensure the procedure is completed without contamination.

The Nurse Completes Preparation of the Sterile Field to Change