Identify the appropriate information that must be given to a patient about the use of antiseptics and disinfectants.
A. Antiseptics and disinfectants may contain ethyl alcohol or isopropyl alcohol, which are poisonous if they are ingested.
B. Chlorhexidine can be used as an oral rinse, but it should not be ingested.
C. The aldehydes are never used as antiseptics because of the potential damage to human tissue at any concentration.
D. All of these are correct.
Answer: D
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