Skill Checklists for Taylor's Clinical Nursing Skills: A Nursing Process Approach

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SKILL 4-5

Adding Sterile Items to a Sterile Field (Continued)

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To Add a Sterile Solution

a. Obtain appropriate solution and check expiration date.

b. Open solution container according to directions and

place cap on table away from the field with edges up.

c. Hold bottle outside the edge of the sterile field with the

label side facing the palm of your hand and prepare to

pour from a height of 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm). The

tip of the bottle should never touch a sterile container or

field.

d. Pour required amount of solution steadily into sterile

container previously added to the sterile field and

positioned at side of sterile field or onto dressings. Avoid

splashing any liquid.

e. Touch only the outside of the lid when recapping. Label

solution with date and time of opening.

7. Continue with procedure as indicated.


8. When procedure is completed, remove PPE, if used. Perform
   hand hygiene.

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