The nurse is preparing to insert an indwelling urinary catheter into the patient.Where will the nurse check to ensure that the packaging is sterile,intact,and not past the expiration date?

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The nurse should check to ensure that the urinary catheter packaging is sterile,intact,and not expired immediately after removing the package from the shelf in the utility room.The nurse should not wait until the package has been brought to the patient's room or the nurses' station as another trip to the clean utility room may be required.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Insert an Indwelling Urinary Catheter