The Hospital Nurse Educator Is Preparing an Orientation Class for Those

The hospital nurse educator is preparing an orientation class for those newly hired on the surgical suite. Which information will the educator include in the orientation curriculum regarding hand and fingernail care? Select all that apply.

A) Healthcare staff must routinely inspect their hands for breaks in the skin.
B) Artificial nails are permitted if properly secured to the nailbed.
C) Wristwatches be may be worn as long as they are all metal.
D) Healthcare staff are to avoid wearing nail polish.
E) Fingernail length should be kept to half inch or less.