The nurse washes her hands for 1 minute before caring for her client. The rationale for this is

A) To provide safe and effective nursing care
B) To prevent her from developing disease
C) Freedom from disease-producing organisms
D) The sterilization of her hands to prevent infection


Ans: C

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