When gowning and gloving for a sterile procedure,it is important to remember that
A) the techniques are the same as gowning for medical asepsis.
B) sterile gloves must be put on outside of the sterile work area.
C) after gowning,the front of the gown down to the waist,and the sleeves are considered sterile.
D) when passing a sterile team member,you must pass each other face to face in order to see any contamination.

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When gowning and gloving for a sterile procedure, it is important to remember that after gowning, the front of the gown down to the waist and the sleeves are considered sterile. This is necessary to prevent contamination of the sterile field during the procedure. The other options are incorrect as the techniques for gowning and gloving for sterile procedures are different from those for medical asepsis, sterile gloves must be put on inside the sterile work area, and passing each other face to face increases the risk of contamination.

When Gowning and Gloving for a Sterile Procedure,it Is Important