Sterile surgical instruments need to be stored in an area:

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Aaccessible by all staff
Bwhere nurses have access
Cwhere surgical assistants have access
Dwith controlled access

✓ Correct answer: D. with controlled access Sterile surgical instruments must be stored in a controlled access area to maintain sterility and ensure they are not contaminated before use. This restriction is necessary to safeguard patient safety and comply with sterilization protocols.

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