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?

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The yellowing of the package edges suggests potential contamination or compromise of the sterile barrier. Even if the discoloration is away from the gloves, the integrity of the entire package is questionable. The safest action is to remove the gloves from the sterile field and use a new pair of sterile gloves to maintain aseptic technique and patient safety.

While Donning Sterile Gloves, the Nurse Notices the Edges of the Glove