Ethylene oxide (EO) gas sterilization is most appropriate for which type of item?

Ethylene oxide (EO) gas sterilization is

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AHeat- and moisture-sensitive plastics and electronics
BStainless-steel retractors
CCotton towels
DGlass beakers

✓ Correct answer: A. Heat- and moisture-sensitive plastics and electronics Ethylene oxide is a low-temperature chemical sterilant used for heat- and moisture-sensitive items such as plastics, electronics, and fiber-optic cables. Its drawbacks are long aeration times and toxicity.

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