Before starting the initial morning care or the physical assessment of the patient, the first intervention the nurse would perform would be:
A) putting down the side rails.
B) washing his or her hands.
C) placing the bed at working height.
D) turning on the overhead light.

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The nurse should wash his or her hands before starting a procedure to prevent the spread of microorganisms.

Before Starting the Initial Morning Care or the Physical Assessment