A nurse preceptor is observing a newly hired nurse perform a sterile dressing change. Which of the following actions should the nurse preceptor identify as maintaining sterile technique?

Uses a sterile-gloved hand to adjust the back of the sterile gown

Uses sterile forceps to pack sterile gauze into the wound

Places sterile gauze 1.3 cm (0.5 in) away from the edge of a sterile drape

Sets up the sterile field 30 min prior to performing the dressing change