Which statements accurately identify when the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines require handwashing? Select all that apply.

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- A) Handwashing is required when hands are visibly soiled to remove contaminants.- B) Before putting gloves on, handwashing is necessary to reduce the transfer of microorganisms to the gloves and subsequently to the patient or sterile fields.- C) After taking gloves off, handwashing is essential to remove any contaminants that may have been transferred to the hands during glove removal.- D) Initiating contact with any client requires handwashing to prevent the transfer of microorganisms to the client.

Which Statements Accurately Identify When the Centers for Disease Control