Equipment that comes in contact with mucous membranes and non-intact skin and requires high-level disinfection is categorized as a(n) ________ item.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


semi-critical

Equipment that comes in contact with mucous membranes and non-intact skin and requires high-level disinfection is categorized as a semi-critical item.

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