Jasmine's Boyfriend Paul Has a Large Boil on His Back

question 2

Multiple Choice

Jasmine's boyfriend Paul has a large boil on his back. The boil is very painful to touch, and is surrounded by an area of redness that is warm to the touch. Jasmine tells you that she and Paul have decided that Jasmine will "pop" the boil later that evening when they are both home from school. You ask Jasmine what she plans to use to open the boil and she tells you she has a knife with a sharp point that she will use, and that she will wash it well with dishwashing detergent before she uses it.


-You tell Jasmine that it is important that she use a sterile instrument to pierce Paul's boil. Jasmine does not know what "sterile" means or why she needs to use something sterile for her "boil surgery," so you explain. Select the best answer.

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