What part of the sterile field is considered contaminated? 

A. The outer 2 inches
B. All of the sterile field is sterile
C. The outer 1/2 inch
D. The outer 1 inch
E. The edge of the field closest to the patient


D. The outer 1 inch
The outer 1 inch of a sterile field is considered contaminated.

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