A nurse on a busy medical–surgical unit prepares supplies fo…
A nurse on a busy medical–surgical unit prepares supplies for a sterile dressing change scheduled for 0745. At 0700, the nurse opens the sterile tray to begin organizing supplies. Before the nurse begins the procedure, she is urgently called to another patient’s room to administer pain medication. The sterile tray is left opened and unattended.What is the most appropriate action the nurse should take upon returning?