What is the most important thing that the nurse can do during labor and delivery to prevent maternal and fetal infection?
A) Clean the patient's perineum with a Betadine scrub
B) Strictly follow universal precautions
C) Remove soiled drapes and linen; place an absorbent pad under the buttocks and two sterile perineal pads against the perineum
D) Thoroughly wash hands before and after patient contact
Ans: D
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