The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female patient. Upon insertion of the ...

The nurse is inserting an indwelling urinary catheter for a female patient. Upon insertion of the catheter the nurse accidently touches the patient's leg and bed sheet with the tip of the catheter.
 
  What is the most appropriate action by the nurse?
  a. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with povidone iodine before proceeding with the insertion.
  b. Cleanse the tip of the catheter with alcohol before proceeding with the insertion.
  c. Obtain a new catheter and reinsert it using sterile technique.
  d. Continue with the procedure as the nurse only lightly touched the surfaces.