Through the use of an antimicrobial agent and sterile brushes or sponges,which of the following occurs? (Select all that apply. )
A)Debris and transient microorganisms are removed from the nails,hands,and forearms.
B)The resident microbial count is reduced to a minimum.
C)The skin is sterilized.
D)Rapid/rebound growth of microorganisms is inhibited.
E)The need to wash between patients is reduced.

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Although the skin cannot be sterilized,operating room personnel can greatly reduce the number of microorganisms by chemical,physical,and mechanical means.Through the use of an antimicrobial agent and sterile brushes or sponges,the surgical hand scrub removes debris and transient microorganisms from the nails,hands,and forearms,and inhibits rapid/rebound growth of microorganisms.

Through the Use of an Antimicrobial Agent and Sterile Brushes