While preparing to insert the urinary catheter the patient m

While preparing to insert the urinary catheter, the patient moves her leg and touches the sterile field What is the most appropriate action for you to take as the RN? clean the catheter with alcohol, and then continue the procedure. discard the sterile field and obtain new supplies continue the procedure and place the catheter appropriately clean the catheter with iodine, and then continue the procedure.

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Q While preparing to insert the urinary catheter, the patient moves her leg and touches the sterile field. What is the most appropriate action for you, to take as the RN?

Answer: discard the sterile field and obtain new supplies.