A nurse is performing a sterile dressing change. If new sterile items or supplies are needed, how can they be added to the sterile field?
A) With sterile forceps or hands wearing sterile gloves
B) By carefully handling them with clean hands
C) With clean forceps that touch only the outermost part of the item
D) By clean hands wearing clean latex gloves

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New sterile items or supplies should be added to the sterile field with sterile forceps or hands wearing sterile gloves to maintain sterility.

A Nurse Is Performing a Sterile Dressing Change