BS Nursing Clinical Practicum
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5. You are assisting a physician with a sterile procedure. You notice that a sterile glove has touched the non-sterile bed rail. What is your immediate action?

A. Continue with the procedure, being careful not to touch it again
B. Inform the physician to proceed, as it's a minor contamination
C. Remove the contaminated glove, perform hand hygiene, and don a new sterile glove
D. Cover the contaminated area with a sterile towel

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  • Continue with the procedure, being careful not to touch it again
  • Inform the physician to proceed, as it's a minor contamination
  • Remove the contaminated glove, perform hand hygiene, and don a new sterile glove
  • Cover the contaminated area with a sterile towel

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