The nurse assists a surgeon with central venous catheter insertion.Which action is necessary to help maintain sterile technique?

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To maintain sterile technique,the nurse should close the patient's door and limit the number of persons entering and exiting the room because air currents can carry dust and microorganisms.Sterile gloves,not clean gloves,should be used to handle sterile equipment.Placing nonsterile syringes on the sterile field contaminates the field.One foot,not 6 inches,is required between people and the sterile field to prevent contamination.

The Nurse Assists a Surgeon with Central Venous Catheter Insertion