What is the minimal amount of time that a nurse should scrub hands that are not visibly soiled for effective hand hygiene?
A) 20 seconds
B) 30 seconds
C) 1 minute
D) 5 minutes
Ans: A
Effective handwashing requires at least a 20-second scrub with plain soap or disinfectant and warm water. Hands that are visibly soiled need a longer scrub.
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