Which of the following chemicals is a high-level disinfectant when items are immersed for 20 to 30 minutes and a sterilant if items remain immersed for 10 hours?

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Glutaraldehyde is a high-level disinfectant when items are immersed for 20 to 30 minutes and a sterilant if items remain immersed for 10 hours. Isopropyl alcohol is not as effective as a disinfectant or sterilant, and quaternary ammonium compounds and sodium hypochlorite are not effective as sterilants.

Which of the Following Chemicals Is a High-Level Disinfectant When