The Nurse Is Preparing to Use an Antiseptic

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing to use an antiseptic. Which statement is correct regarding how antiseptics differ from disinfectants?

• A) Antiseptics are used to sterilize surgical equipment.
• B) Disinfectants are used as preoperative skin preparation.
• C) Antiseptics are used only on living tissue to kill microorganisms.
• D) Disinfectants are used only on nonliving objects to destroy organisms.

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