Which of the following is true about handling linen?
A) Always carry clean and soiled linen next to your uniform.
B) Extra linen cannot be removed and used for another patient.
C) Put the soiled linen on the floor when making an occupied bed.
D) Wear gloves when applying clean linen to avoid contamination.
B
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