A 69-Year-Old Patient with Diabetes Mellitus Is Admitted with Cellulitis

A 69-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus is admitted with cellulitis of the right foot. In applying moist packs to his ulcerated foot, the nurse should use aseptic techniques to

A) destroy bacteria on the skin.
B) inhibit the growth of pathogens.
C) prevent the introduction of additional microorganisms.
D) minimize the risk of spreading infection to others.