Once a sterile field has been established, which area of a sterile gown is considered sterile?

Once a sterile field has been established

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AThe front from chest to sterile-field level and the sleeves to two inches above the elbow
BThe entire gown, front and back
COnly the gown's neckline and cuffs
DThe back of the gown from shoulders to waist

✓ Correct answer: A. The front from chest to sterile-field level and the sleeves to two inches above the elbow A sterile gown is considered sterile only in front from the chest to the level of the sterile field and at the sleeves from two inches above the elbow to the cuff. The back and areas below the field level are not sterile.

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