A nurse is concerned with the chain of infection when taking care of contaminated care items.Semicritical items that require disinfection include:
A) linens.
B) bedpans.
C) blood pressure cuffs.
D) gastrointestinal endoscopes.

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Semicritical items are objects that come in contact with mucous membranes or nonintact skin and present a risk.These objects must be free of all microorganisms (except bacterial spores).Semicritical items must be high-level disinfected (HLD)or sterilized.Some of these items include respiratory and anesthesia equipment,endoscopes,endotracheal tubes,gastrointestinal endoscopes,and diaphragm fitting rings.After rinsing,items must be dried and stored in a manner to protect from damage and contamination.Noncritical items are objects that come in contact with intact skin but not mucous membranes and must be clean.Noncritical items must be disinfected.Some of these items include bedpans,blood pressure cuffs,bed rails,linens,and stethoscopes.

A Nurse Is Concerned with the Chain of Infection When