The experienced nurse in an intensive care unit is orienting a new nurse.Which action by the new nurse requires the experienced nurse to intervene immediately? Select all that apply.

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A) Rearranging items in a sterile pack before donning gloves compromises the sterility of the pack because the nurse's hands are not sterile at this point.C) Turning the back toward the sterile field risks contaminating the sterile field because the nurse cannot see if they are coming into contact with or contaminating the field.E) The first flap of a sterile pack should face away from the person opening it to ensure that sterility is maintained and to avoid reaching over the pack, which could lead to contamination.

The Experienced Nurse in an Intensive Care Unit Is Orienting