Before opening any sterilely packaged item, what is MOST important to verify about the package?

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The integrity of the package is the most important thing to verify before opening any sterilely packaged item. This ensures that the item has not been compromised during transportation or storage and will be free from any contaminants. The date sterilized, internal indicator/integrator, and sterilization cycle number are all important pieces of information, but they do not address the integrity of the package itself.

Before Opening Any Sterilely Packaged Item, What Is MOST Important