A nurse enters a room to assist a patient who has used the bedside commode. The nurse washes the patient's hands, puts on clean gloves, assists the patient in cleaning the genital area, and then assists the patient into bed. The nurse then empties, rinses, and replaces the pan of the bedside commode. The nurse removes the gloves and washes his or her hands. The student nurse identifies this process as an example of

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This process is an example of medical asepsis, which involves practices to reduce and control the spread of microorganisms. The nurse uses clean gloves, assists with cleaning the genital area, and empties and replaces the pan of the bedside commode to prevent the spread of infection. Surgical asepsis involves practices to maintain a sterile environment, while sterile technique involves the use of sterile instruments and supplies. Primary defenses refer to the body's natural protective mechanisms, such as skin and mucous membranes.

A Nurse Enters a Room to Assist a Patient Who