During the process of phlebotomy,drawing a blood specimen from a patient,the action of cleaning the area on the skin prior to the insertion of the needle requires the application of a(n):
A)chemical sterilant.
B)bacteriostatic agent.
C)alcohol.
D)antiseptic.

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Although alcohol is considered an antiseptic in many health care settings,the general term for application of an agent to minimize the level of potentially contaminating organisms on the skin is considered an antiseptic.A disinfectant is used on an inanimate surface.

During the Process of Phlebotomy,drawing a Blood Specimen from a Patient,the