The nurse is preparing to insert a urinary catheter. The nurse is using open gloving to apply the sterile gloves. Which steps will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
While putting on the first glove, touch only the outside surface of the glove.
Remove outer glove package by tearing the package open.
After the second glove is on, interlock hands.
With gloved dominant hand, slip fingers underneath the second glove cuff.
Lay glove package on clean flat surface above waistline.
Glove the dominant hand of the nurse first.
Correct Answer : B,C,D,E,F
A. This statement is incorrect; the nurse should touch only the inside of the first glove while putting it on to maintain sterility.
B. The outer glove package should be removed by tearing it open to access the gloves inside.
C. After putting on the second glove, interlocking hands helps to ensure that the gloves remain sterile.
D. Slipping fingers underneath the second glove cuff with the gloved dominant hand helps to keep the gloves sterile while donning them.
E. Laying the glove package on a clean flat surface above the waistline prevents contamination.
F. The dominant hand should be gloved first to maintain a sterile technique, as the dominant hand is used for the procedure.
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