The nurse has to wipe down a bedside table that was used to complete a dressing change. What agent would be best for the nurse to use to wipe down the bedside table?
A) Povidone-iodine
B) Dry heat
C) Moist heat under pressure
D) Chlorine beach
D
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Stronger disinfectants include phenol and chlorine bleach, which are generally too strong to be used on living tissue. They are used on surfaces, such as floors and countertops. Povidone-iodine is used on the skin to kill microorganisms. Sterilization, not disinfection, includes the use of dry heat and moist heat under pressure for cleaning.
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