The nurse is preparing equipment to be used in an exam. Which principle should the nurse include when preparing the medial equipment?
A. Sterile instruments should be placed on a sterile cloth.
B. A sterile cloth should be placed over the instruments.
C. All instruments should be placed on a sterile cloth.
D. Clean instruments should be placed on a sterile cloth.
Answer: B
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