Before performing a phlebotomy, a nurse correctly
1. Washes his hands and then puts on nonsterile gloves.
2. Washes his hands and then puts on sterile gloves.
3. Puts on nonsterile gloves (hand washing is not needed because the gloves prevent contact with the patient).
4. Puts on sterile gloves (hand washing is not needed because the gloves prevent contact with the patient).
ANS: 1
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