During the skin preparation for a gynecologic procedure that requires both an abdominal and a vaginal prep,the perioperative nurse must ensure that cross-contamination does not occur.Select two nursing interventions that support cross-contamination prevention.
A) Tuck sterile towels under the patient's buttocks and both sides of the abdomen.
B) Insert the urinary catheter to drainage before beginning the prep.
C) Prep the abdomen before beginning the vaginal prep.
D) Use two separate prep trays (one for the abdomen,one for the vagina).

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Care must be taken not to cross-contaminate when prepping multiple areas,such as for an abdominal hysterectomy.The nurse always preps the abdomen before beginning the vaginal prep,using the principle "clean to dirty." Two separate prep trays should be used and the prep setups should be kept separate.The perioperative nurse should take care when performing vaginal preps on patients who have been experiencing vaginal bleeding and may have clots in the vaginal vault.The clots and any gross blood on the thighs or vulva should be removed before beginning the prep to allow full contact of the prepping solution.

During the Skin Preparation for a Gynecologic Procedure That Requires