The nursing student asks why waterless, antimicrobial alcohol-based surgical handrubs are favored over the traditional hand scrub prior to surgery. What responses by the nurse are best? (Select all that apply.)

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Waterless, alcohol-based handrubs are preferred over the long traditional surgical hand scrub for a variety of reasons: they are more effective, they reduce microbial count immediately, they last for 6 hours, and they eliminate the chance of recontaminating the hands from contact with water taps and faucets. They are not standardized, however; the nursing staff must follow the manufacturer's instructions completely.

The Nursing Student Asks Why Waterless, Antimicrobial Alcohol-Based Surgical Handrubs