A paramedic has asked you to sterilize a laryngoscope blade that was placed in the mouth of a patient during an endotracheal intubation procedure. To sterilize this piece of equipment, you should:
A) Wipe the blade down with a solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water
B) Clean the blade with soap and water, and then soak it in bleach for 1 hour
C) Immerse and leave the blade in an EPA-registered and approved chemical sterilant
D) Wipe and soak the blade in a solution of 100 parts bleach to 1 part water
C) Immerse and leave the blade in an EPA-registered and approved chemical sterilant
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