Which of the following surgical areas is considered dirty and should be cleaned last when preparing a patient for surgery?
A)Eyes
B)Genitalia
C)Popliteal region
D)Feet

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The genitalia are considered to be a dirty area, meaning they should be cleaned last as part of surgical preparation. When cleaning the genitalia during a skin prep, the nurse should clean outward from the midline, extending onto the thighs. They should then clean the genitalia last, using a separate sponge.

Which of the Following Surgical Areas Is Considered Dirty and Should