A charge nurse is observing a newly licensed nurse prepare a sterile field for a dressing change. Which of the following actions by the newly licensed nurse requires Intervention by the charge nurse?
The newly licensed nurse places the cap of a bottle of sterile saline solution on the sterile field,

The newly licensed nurse places sterile objects 2.5 cm (1 inch) within the border of the field.
The newly licensed nurse holds the bottle of sterile saline outside the edge of the field when pouring
The sterile field is positioned at the level of the newly licensed nurse's waist.
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Give the names of the following body motions produced by muscle actions: increases the angel of a joint. turns the palm downward. decreases the angle of a joint. points the toes.

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