A nurse who is not sterile is taking a sterilized item out of a flash sterilizer for use during a procedure. Which of the following methods allows them to transfer the item to the sterile field without contaminating it?
A)Use two sterile towels to reach into the autoclave and pick up the item to transfer it.
B)Use a pair of sterile tongs to reach into the autoclave and retrieve the item.
C)Use a flash pan to sterilize the items and hold the pan by its handle for transport.
D)A nurse who is not sterile should never retrieve sterile items from an autoclave for immediate use.

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The nurse should use a flash pan to sterilize the items and hold the pan by its handle for transport. This allows the nurse to avoid contaminating items that have just been sterilized and is appropriate when items are needed for emergency use. The nurse should keep away from the item as they carry it to the sterile field and avoid touching the sides of the pan or anywhere else except the handle.

A Nurse Who Is Not Sterile Is Taking a Sterilized