An instrument that will come into contact with only the skin of a patient should be disinfected with a(n)
A) intermediate-level germicide.
B) degerming agent only.
C) germistatic agent only.
D) low-level germicide.
E) high-level germicide.

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Instruments that contact only the skin should be disinfected with a low-level germicide, as they do not require the higher levels of disinfection needed for instruments that contact mucous membranes or sterile body areas.

An Instrument That Will Come into Contact with Only the Skin