A nurse preparing to perform a sterile dressing change notes that the covering of a package of sterile 4 × 4 gauze pads has a small tear. Which action should the nurse take?
A. Discarding the package
B. Using the gauze pads, because the tear was small
C. Examining the gauze pads and using them as long as they appear untouched
D. Discarding the gauze pad closest to the outside of the package and using the others
Ans: A. Discarding the package
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