The cleaning process that is required for all instruments that penetrate the skin or that come in contact with normally sterile areas of the tissue and internal organs is

A. sterilization.
B. sanitization.
C. disinfection.
D. ultrasonic cleaning.


A. sterilization.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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