Which of the Following Statements Is FALSO Concerning the Removal

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSO concerning the removal of a gown aseptically?

• A) Begin by untying the waist tie, and then wash the hands because the area from the waist down is considered dirty.
• B) Untie the neck tie and shrug the shoulders forward so that the gown slips off the body down the arms.
• C) Allow the gown to slip down so that it can be grasped inside at the neck of the gown. Fold the gown inside out and dispose of it appropriately.
• D) Remove the gown by pulling it off from the sleeves before washing your hands.

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