The nurse is concerned that a break occurred in a sterile field.Which action occurred that caused this break?
A)Grasping the edge of the outermost flap and opening it away from oneself
B)Keeping objects on the field 1 inch from the edge
C)Keeping the sterile field in eyesight
D)Transferring a sterile object to a sterile field with a clean gloved hand

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Transferring a sterile object to a sterile field with a clean gloved hand could result in a break in the sterile field because the hand that touched the non-sterile object could contaminate the sterile field. The other options listed are all proper techniques for maintaining a sterile field.

The Nurse Is Concerned That a Break Occurred in a Sterile