The final step,after decontamination and before sterilization,is the prep,pack,and wrap process.The sterile processing technologist has taken the laparotomy set from the washer/decontaminator to prepare for sterilization.Select the most appropriate order that the instrument set must travel before reaching the steam sterilizer.
A) Air-dry, inventory, inspect, lubricate, assemble and string instruments, wrap and tape
B) Inspect, unlock locked clamps, count and string instruments, place indicators, wrap and tape
C) Inspect, unlock locked clamps, string instruments, inventory, replace missing items, wrap
D) Inspect, inventory against list, assemble, place integrators, wrap and tape

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The final step before sterilization for reuse includes instrument preparation and packaging.These activities occur in a clean area,separate from the area where decontamination occurred.Instruments are inspected carefully for cleanliness and functionality.Soiled instruments are returned for further cleaning.Instruments with movable parts are treated with a water-soluble lubricant solution that contains an antimicrobial agent to retard growth in the lubricant solution.Broken or worn instruments are set aside for repair.Instruments are assembled into sets according to set content lists prepared by perioperative nursing staff.

The Final Step,after Decontamination and Before Sterilization,is the Prep,pack,and Wrap