A nurse is planning to perform a sterile dressing change for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?

Position the wrapped package on the bedside table so the outer flap opens towards her.

Place sterile supplies within the 2.54 cm (1 in) border of the sterile field.

Use sterile forceps to move the sterile items on the sterile field.

Hold gauze packages 7.6 cm (3 in) above the sterile field.