A nurse is preparing a sterile field in order to perform a dressing change for a client. Which of the following steps should the nurse take pouring a sterile solution into the dressing tray?
A) Shake the solution vigorously prior to use.
B) Grasp the lip of the container when pouring.
C) First pour and discard a small amount of the solution.
D) Clean the lip of the container with a damp cloth.
C
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Before each use of a sterile solution, the nurse should pour and discard a small amount to wash away airborne contaminants from the mouth of the container. The nurse should not clean the nozzle area with a damp cloth or grasp it, as this would lead to contamination of the solution. Solutions should not normally be shaken prior to use.
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