If the package sterilized in the medical office becomes damp or wet, the medical assistant should:
A) Discard the package
B) Dry the package with a hair dryer before using it
C) Remove the dry contents to be used for the procedure and discard the wet contents
D) Ask the physician
E) Repackage and resterilize the contents in a clean, dry wrapper
Answer: E) Repackage and resterilize the contents in a clean, dry wrapper
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