Why should very hot water be avoided during the initial cleaning of bloody instruments?

Why should very hot water be avoided during

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AHot water is corrosive to all stainless steel
BHot water deactivates enzymatic detergents instantly in all cases
CHeat can coagulate protein and blood, causing it to bond to the instrument
DHot water cannot remove any soil

✓ Correct answer: C. Heat can coagulate protein and blood, causing it to bond to the instrument Excessive heat coagulates protein and causes blood to adhere to instrument surfaces, so initial cleaning typically uses cool or lukewarm water to avoid baking soil onto instruments.

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