When opening and pouring sterile solutions,
A) both the inside and outside of the container are considered sterile.
B) move the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field.
C) show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring.
D) move the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field and show the solution name and strength to another person before pouring are appropriate.

Question

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Moving the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field is necessary to prevent contamination of the sterile field. Showing the solution name and strength to another person before pouring ensures that the correct solution is being used. Both of these steps are important in maintaining sterile technique while opening and pouring sterile solutions. Option A is incorrect as only the inside of the container is considered sterile. Option B is incomplete and does not include the important step of showing the solution name and strength. Option C only addresses showing the solution name and strength, but does not include the step of moving the sterile basin to the edge of the sterile field.

When Opening and Pouring Sterile Solutions