An intervention by a nurse who is gathering gauze 4´4s, saline, and gloves for a dressing change would be required if
1. Unopened sterile 4´4s are already in the patient's room.
2. The bottle of sterile saline was opened 3 days ago.
3. The glove packaging is dry.
4. The only available masks have eye protection shields.
ANS: 2
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