Much of the equipment and supplies used in healthcare today is disposable and used for only one client. What is the best reason for using medical equipment and supplies in healthcare with only one client?
1 . Cost-efficient
2 . Most facilities do not have sterilization equipment.
3 . Prevents the spread of infection between clients
4 . Protects healthcare workers
A) 1, 2
B) 1, 4
C) 2, 3
D) 3, 4
D
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Much of the equipment and supplies used in health care today is disposable and used for only one client, in an effort to prevent the spread of infection between clients and to protect healthcare workers, not as a cost-saving measure. If items are used for more than one client, it is important to disinfect them properly between uses.
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