Multiple Choice
A woman who is 38 weeks pregnant is admitted for a scheduled cesarean section. The RN performs an assessment of the patient and prepares her for the surgery. Prior to the procedure, an indwelling urinary catheter is placed.
-After preparing the patient's skin,the RN brushes against the sterile field with her arm.What is the most appropriate action by the RN?
A) Continue the procedure and place the catheter.
B) Clean the catheter with alcohol,and then continue the procedure.
C) Discard the sterile field and obtain new supplies.
D) Clean the catheter with iodine,and then continue the procedure.
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