The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter.The package is dry but shows signs of yellowing inside the plastic wrapper,as if the package was wet at one time.The nurse should:

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A sterile barrier that has been permeated by punctures,tears,or moisture must be considered contaminated.If there is any question or doubt of an item's sterility,the item is considered to be unsterile.
Once a sterile package is opened,a 2.5-cm (1-inch)border around the edges is considered unsterile.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Insert a Urinary Catheter