The nurse is using medical asepsis when providing client care. Which action did the nurse demonstrate?
1. Administering parenteral medications
2. Changing a dressing
3. Performing a urinary catheterization
4. Using personal protective equipment
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Administering parenteral medications requires surgical asepsis.
Rationale 2: Changing a dressing requires surgical asepsis.
Rationale 3: Performing a urinary catheterization requires surgical asepsis.
Rationale 4: Using personal protective equipment demonstrates medical asepsis.
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