Concerning sterile preparation of the operative site, which statement is most accurate?
A) Hair on the surgical site can be adequately clipped with a No. 10 blade.
B) Scrubbing should start at the periphery of the clipped area and move toward the center.
C) Isopropyl alcohol provides excellent skin disinfection and can be used alone if at least 5 minutes of contact time is allowed.
D) Two 30-second applications of chlorhexidine scrub will be adequate for antimicrobial activity.
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