The circulating nurse is unsure if proper technique was followed when placing an object in the sterile field during a surgical procedure. What is the best action by the nurse?
a) Remove the entire sterile field from use.
b) Remove the item from the sterile field.
c) Ask another nurse to review the technique used.
d) Mark the patient's chart for future review of infections.
Answer: A
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