Prior to opening sterile items for a procedure, what checks will you carry out to confirm that an item is sterile?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer:
Check the integrity of the packaging, checking for damage, water marks and holes.
Check the expiry date.
Check if the chemical indicator has changed colour or that the packaging states that it is sterile and by what method it has been sterilised by.
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The nurse is planning care for patients with hypertension. Which ethnic group should the nurse understand is most sensitive to the effects of the beta blocker propranolol (Inderal)?
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