The hospital announced that, effective immediately, most surgical equipment was going to be sterilized and reused. Why would administrators ask surgical physicians and nurses to give up using disposables?
A. Cost
B. Convenience
C. Efficiency and effectiveness
D. Reduce volume of hazardous waste
ANS: D
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