Fundamentals of Nursing
A Nurse is surgical unit prepares for a wound dressing.
While she is preparing. She sneeze over the dressing trolley without wearing a facemask. Which of the following is the most appropriate action should the nurse take?
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Core Concept: Surgical asepsis (sterile technique) requires that any sterile field be considered contaminated if exposed to unfiltered respiratory droplets or if the 1-inch border is breached.
Clinical Presentation:
- N/A (Procedural question).
Diagnosis:
- First-line diagnostic tool: N/A.
- Most accurate (gold standard) test: N/A.
Management:
- Acute management: Discard the contaminated supplies and set up a completely new sterile field.
- Definitive management: Always wear a mask and maintain a safe distance over sterile fields.