The nurse is reviewing a newly hired nurse's understanding of sterile technique. Which statement, if made by the newly hired nurse, would indicate effective understanding?
A. I should open sterile packages away from my body.
B. If the sterile field gets contaminated, I should dispose of everything and start over.
C. One inch (2.5 cm) border around a sterile drape can be touched with clean fingers.
D. I should apply sterile gloves on my non-dominant hand first
E. An object placed below my waist is considered contaminated.