Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 89%
Simulated
The circulating nurse observes the surgical scrub technician remove a sponge from the edge of the sterile field with a clamp and place the sponge and clamp in a designated area. Which action should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Removing a potentially contaminated sponge from the sterile field edge is correct to maintain asepsis. Replacing, criticizing, or removing it immediately is incorrect.