Wet procedure locations are the areas in a patient care space where a procedure is performed that is normally subject to wet conditions while patients are present, including standing fluids on the floor or drenching of the work area, where either such condition ____.
A) is intimate to the patient or staff
B) could impinge on electrical equipment
C) carries the potential for arcing
D) also compromises wiring

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The wet procedure locations must be identified to minimize the risk of slips, falls, or electrical hazards to both patients and staff, so the wet conditions in these areas are intimate to the patient or staff. The other options are not relevant to the definition of wet procedure locations.

Wet Procedure Locations Are the Areas in a Patient Care