When donning a sterile gown and gloves using the closed method, it is correct for a nurse to do which of the following? Select all that apply
1. Open the sterile glove wrapper with his or her hands inside the gown sleeves.
2. Tuck the gown cuffs over the gloves.
3. Pick up the sterile gown by the sleeves.
4. Have the glove cuffs cover the gown cuffs.
5. Already have completed a surgical hand scrub.
ANS: 1, 4, 5
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