When one prepares to enter the operating room,which technique demonstrates the safest outcome?
A)Keeping the hands below the elbows
B)Applying surgical gloves before the scrub
C)Scrubbing for at least 3 to 5 minutes with an antimicrobial
D)Drying the hands and arms,starting at the elbow and moving toward the fingers

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The Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses (AORN)recommends a 3- to 5-minute hand and arm scrub with an approved antimicrobial agent for all surgical procedures.Rinse hands and arms thoroughly under running water.Grasp one end of the sterile towel to dry one hand thoroughly,moving from fingers to elbow in a rotating motion.Use the opposite end of the towel to dry the other hand.

When One Prepares to Enter the Operating Room,which Technique Demonstrates