The nurse understands that the priority nursing action needed when medical asepsis is used includes:

A) handwashing.
B) surgical procedures.
C) autoclaving of instruments.
D) sterilization of equipment.

Medical Asepsis

A set of infection-control practices used to reduce the risk of transmitting pathogens and achieve a clean environment.

Handwashing

The act of cleaning hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer to remove germs and prevent the spread of infections.

Surgical Procedures

Operations carried out to treat diseases, injuries, or deformities by manual or instrumental means.