A woman who is 38 weeks pregnant is admitted for a scheduled cesarean section. The RN performs an assessment of the patient and prepares her for the surgery. Prior to the procedure, an indwelling urinary catheter is placed.
-The RN cleanses the urethral opening with an iodine swab.Which of the following terms most appropriately describes this method of microbial control?

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Antisepsis is the method of reducing or inhibiting microorganisms on living tissues such as skin, mucous membranes, and open wounds. Cleansing the urethral opening with an iodine swab is an example of antisepsis. Disinfection, decontamination, and sterilization are all methods of microbial control, but they are not appropriate for use on living tissues.

A Woman Who Is 38 Weeks Pregnant Is Admitted for a Scheduled