Standard precautions are defined as
A. Donning and doffing personal protective equipment.
B. Always disinfecting the patient's surroundings.
C. Infection-control guidelines applied to the care of all patients.
D. Terminal cleaning of the patient unit after discharge.
Answer: C
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