Which of the following is a necessary step for the medical assistant to take when sterilizing instruments using an autoclave?
A) Placing the instruments in the closed position
B) Preheating the instruments before placing them in the unit
C) Using distilled water in the unit
D) Taking each instrument out of the unit by hand
E) Drying the instruments with a towel after sterilization

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Using distilled water in the autoclave is necessary to prevent mineral deposits from tap water, which could damage the unit and the instruments.

Which of the Following Is a Necessary Step for the Medical