Why is point-of-use treatment (keeping instruments moist) important after a surgical procedure?
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CIt prevents soil from drying and hardening, which makes later cleaning more difficult
DIt allows instruments to be stored without further processing
✓ Correct answer: C. It prevents soil from drying and hardening, which makes later cleaning more difficultKeeping soil moist at the point of use prevents blood and debris from drying onto surfaces and lumens, which would otherwise harden and become much harder to remove during decontamination.
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