An instructor recognizes that a student requires further teaching about surgical asepsis when the student says:

1. "Maintaining a clean patient environment is an important aspect of surgical asepsis."
2. "Surgical asepsis requires the use of sterile supplies and equipment."
3. "Surgical asepsis prevents contamination during invasive procedures."
4. "I should follow a sterile technique when handling needles, syringes, and lancets."


ANS: 1

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