When applying sterile drapes to create the sterile field on the patient,which of the following principles is most important?
A) The circulating nurse should monitor the scrub person's gowned arms when reaching over the unsterile parts of the patient.
B) Gently shake and fan out the drapes to open up the folds before approaching the patient.
C) Drape the patient starting with the incision area and proceeding to the periphery.
D) All of the options reflect violations of sterile technique.

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The draping procedure should begin at the area of the intended incision and proceed outward to the periphery.Always drape from a sterile area to an unsterile area by draping the near side first.Never reach across an unsterile area to drape.When draping the opposite side of the OR bed,go around the bed to drape.

When Applying Sterile Drapes to Create the Sterile Field on the Patient,which