The Nurse Is Caring for a Male Patient Who Will

The nurse is caring for a male patient who will soon have open heart surgery. The patient's chest is covered with thick hair so the surgical technician comes in to shave the patient's skin near the operative site. Which action by the technician requires intervention by the nurse to correct the technique?

A) A straight safety razor and antibiotic foam is used
B) Disposable electric trimmers are used to trim the hair
C) Antibacterial soap is used prior to hair removal
D) Only the hair directly around the surgical site is removed