A nurse is preparing a 30-year-old client suspected of having a gastric ulcer for gastroendoscopy. Which body part is sterile and does not require disinfection?
A) Oral cavity
B) Abdominal cavity
C) Skin surface
D) Upper respiratory tract
B
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The abdominal cavity is sterile and does not require disinfection. Many body parts, such as the skin, mouth, and upper respiratory tract, are clean, but not sterile. These areas are open to the outside and are inhabited by microorganisms, so they are considered nonsterile. Other body parts, such as the abdominal cavity, ovary, and urinary bladder, are considered sterile because they do not normally open to the outside.
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