The nurse works in a facility whose policy requires an antiseptic hand rub instead of a surgical scrub when performing surgical hand asepsis.Which are known advantages of the hand rub over the scrub?

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Antiseptic hand rubs are less harmful to the skin than surgical scrubs because they do not require the use of a brush which can be abrasive to the skin. Hand rubs also contain ingredients that help to protect the skin, such as emollients and moisturizers. Contrarily, scrubbing can result in dryness and skin irritation. Another advantage of hand rubs is that they take less time to perform.

The Nurse Works in a Facility Whose Policy Requires an Antiseptic