When Preparing a Patient for Surgery, What Should You Do

When preparing a patient for surgery, what should you do after you have applied the antiseptic?

A) Swab only the surgical site with the antiseptic
B) Pat the antiseptic dry
C) Cover the area with a sterile, fenestrated drape, from front to back
D) Reach over the area to position the patient correctly for the procedure
E) Trim the hair from around the surgical site

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