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The Nursing Student Asks Why Waterless, Antimicrobial Alcohol-Based Surgical Handrubs

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The nursing student asks why waterless, antimicrobial alcohol-based surgical handrubs are favored over the traditional hand scrub prior to surgery. What responses by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)


A) They are more effective than soap and water.
B) They reduce the skin bacteria count immediately.
C) Their effects can last up to 6 hours.
D) They reduce the chance of recontamination by water taps.
E) They are standardized across all manufacturers.

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