A nurse is informing a nursing student about the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for hand asepsis. Which guideline is in compliance with the CDC guidelines for hand washing?
A) Washing when hands are visibly soiled
B) Washing only after removing gloves
C) Washing hands for 5 to 10 seconds
D) Washing when initiating contact with another client
A
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The CDC recommends hand washing when hands are visibly soiled, before and after contacts with all clients, after contact with any source of microorganisms, before and after performing invasive procedures, and before and after removing gloves. The CDC does not recommend hand washing only after removing gloves, but rather both before and after removing gloves. Hand asepsis with soap and water should not take less than 15 seconds.
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