When performing a physical examination,safety must be considered to protect the examiner and the patient against the spread of infection.Which of the following statements describes the most appropriate actions the examiner should take when performing a physical examination?
A)There is no need to wash one's hands after removing gloves,as long as the gloves are still intact.
B)Wash hands at the beginning of the examination and any time that one leaves and re-enters the room.
C)Wash hands between the examination of each body system to prevent the spread of bacteria from one part of the body to another.
D)Wear gloves throughout the entire examination to demonstrate to the patient concern regarding the spread of infectious diseases.

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The examiner should wash his or her hands at the beginning of the examination and each time he or she re-enters the room.Gloves should be worn when there is potential contact with any body fluids.Hands should be washed after gloves have been removed,even if the gloves appear to be intact.

When Performing a Physical Examination,safety Must Be Considered to Protect