When preparing a sterile field, the nursing assistant notices that the unopened sterile package is slightly damp. The assistant should
A) use the package because inside items are dry.
B) use a new sterile package because the damp one is contaminated.
C) allow the sterile package to dry before using it.
D) discard the damp package in a biohazard bag.
B
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A) True B) False