The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about infection control. What information from the following list should the nurse recommend including about methods that are effective in destroying bacterial spores?
a. Prolonged drying times
b. Prolonged high temperatures
c. Cleansing with soap and water
d. Brief exposure to room temperatures
ANS: B
Prolonged exposure to high temperature destroys spores. A. C. D. Prolonged drying times, cleaning with soap and water, or exposure to room temperatures are not effective to eliminate spores.
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