A nurse is removing sterile gloves after a procedure is completed. Which of the following actions is necessary during this procedure?
a. Keep soiled gloves from touching the client.
b. Place soiled gloves in a recycling container.
c. Wash gloved hands before removal.
d. Remove gloves without coming into contact with soiled surfaces.
D
When removing gloves after a procedure, remove gloves without coming into contact with soiled surfaces, to prevent transmission of microorganisms.
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