As a nurse is pouring a solution into a container on a sterile field,which of these steps is correct?
A)Hold the bottle with the label facing the nurse,about 4 to 6 inches over the container,and pour slowly from the side of the field.
B)Hold the bottle with the label facing down,about 6 to 8 inches over the container,and pour slowly from in front of the field.
C)Hold the bottle with the label facing the nurse,about 8 to 10 inches over the container,and pour quickly from the side of the field.
D)Hold the bottle with the label facing down,about 2 to 4 inches over the container,and pour quickly from in front of the field.

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When pouring a solution into a container on a sterile field,hold the bottle with the label facing upward,about 4 to 6 inches over the container,and pour slowly from the side of the field.This prevents contamination of the label.If the solution is spilled,the field is no longer sterile.

As a Nurse Is Pouring a Solution into a Container