When instruments are to be disinfected, the nurse must perform what action before immersing them in disinfectant?
a. Sterilize them.
b. Wash with soap using friction, rinse, and dry them.
c. Wash them in soapy water, then immerse them.
d. Nothing needs to be done other than immersing them.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This is an inappropriate nursing action before disinfecting instruments.
B Correct: The instruments must be thoroughly washed with soap using friction, rinsed, and dried.
C Incorrect: This is not the correct action.
D Incorrect: This is not correct.
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