The nurse is contributing to a staff education program about infection control. What information from the following list should the nurse recommend including about methods that are effective in destroying bacterial spores?

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Bacterial spores are extremely resilient and can survive under harsh conditions. The only method that is effective in destroying bacterial spores is prolonged exposure to high temperatures, typically achieved through autoclaving or sterilization. Brief exposure to room temperatures, cleansing with soap and water, and prolonged drying times are not effective in destroying bacterial spores.

The Nurse Is Contributing to a Staff Education Program About