The nurse is leaving a client's room and has removed the personal protective equipment. The nurse is washing hands after removal of the personal protective equipment
Which is correct in reducing the risk of contaminating the upper arms when washing hands? A) Always point the arms upward when washing them.
B) Always point the arms downward when washing them.
C) Always points the hands upward when washing them.
D) Always point the hands downward when washing them.
D
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Always point the hands down when washing them; this reduces the risk of contaminating the upper arms.
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