Why are items disinfected or sterilized in activated glutaraldehyde dried prior to submersion?

a. Moisture will prevent sterilant from reaching all surfaces.
b. Moisture will create a toxic chemical reaction with sterilant.
c. Moisture will cause air bubbles to form and prevent full contact.
d. Moisture will eventually dilute the concentration to ineffective levels.


d

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