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NCLEX RN Practice Question

While performing a sterile dressing change, the nurse notices that part of the sterile field has become damp. Which action should the nurse prioritize to maintain the principles of sterility?

  • Cover the moist area with additional sterile towels and proceed cautiously.

  • Discard the compromised supplies and prepare a new sterile field.

  • Ignore the damp area if it is not directly near the working site.

  • Wipe the damp area with a sterile dressing and continue the procedure.

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