A student nurse puts on a pair of sterile gloves. He or she would need to obtain or use a different set of sterile gloves under which of the following circumstances? Select all that apply
1. A tear is noted on the left ring finger.
2. The gloves are a size 7, and the student wears a different size.
3. The packaging becomes wet from water on the patient's bedside table.
4. One of the gloves needs to be adjusted to fit well.
5. The expiration date on the package is next week.
ANS: 1, 2, 3
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