A nurse is assisting a provider with a sterile procedure and prepares to pour solution onto a piece of sterile gauze. In what order should the nurse perform the following steps when pouring sterile solution? (Move the steps on the left into the box on the right, placing them in the selected order. of performance. Use all the steps.)

A. Pour the solution onto the gauze: This is the final step, performed after the solution has been poured into a receptacle to control the amount and maintain sterility of the gauze. B. Place the bottle cap face-up on a clean surface: After removing the cap, placing it face-up on a clean surface prevents contamination of the inside of the cap and the solution. C. Perform hand hygiene: Hand hygiene is the first step to reduce the risk of introducing microorganisms and maintain a sterile environment throughout the procedure. D. Pick up the bottle with the label facing toward the palm: Holding the bottle with the label toward the palm prevents the label from getting wet or smeared, ensuring that the solution’s identity remains visible and accurate. E. Pour 1 to 2 mL into a receptacle: Pouring a small amount first into a separate receptacle, also called “flushing” the lip of the bottle, removes any contaminants that may be present on the bottle rim, maintaining sterility of the solution applied to the gauze. F. Remove the bottle cap: Removing the cap is done just before pouring to maintain sterility and prevent exposure of the solution to potential contaminants on the surrounding surfaces.