The nurse is preparing a sterile field using a drape provided inside a sterile pack.Which area of the sterile drape can the nurse touch in order to maintain sterility?

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The outer 1-inch border of a sterile drape is considered a non-sterile area and can be touched without compromising the sterility of the rest of the drape. This allows for the safe handling and positioning of the drape while maintaining a sterile field.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Sterile Field Using a Drape