A sterile field consists of which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Sterile tray
b. Work surface draped with a sterile towel
c. Table covered by a large sterile drape
d. Patient's bedside table
A, B, C
A sterile field may consist of a sterile kit or tray, a work surface draped with a sterile towel or wrapper, or a table covered with a large sterile drape. A patient's bedside table is not sterile but can be a work surface where a sterile field can be applied.
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