When Preparing for Surgery, a Patient Is on the Table

Multiple Choice

When preparing for surgery, a patient is on the table in the lithotomy position and the nurse is applying the drapes. In what order should the nurse drape this patient to prepare the sterile field?

A) Drape the abdomen first, then the legs, and end with a drape under the buttocks.
B) Drape the legs first, then the abdomen, and end with a drape under the buttocks.
C) Place a drape under the buttocks first, then the legs, and end with a drape on the abdomen.
D) Drape the legs first, then apply a drape under the buttocks, and end with a drape on the abdomen.