Which antiseptic is most preferred for skin cleansing

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Problem: Mary Hanson, a 64-year-old female, is about to undergo right total knee replacement surgery. The nurse explains that an antiseptic will be used preoperatively to inhibit the growth of bacteria. Answer the following questions. Which antiseptic is most preferred for skin cleansing prior to surgery? The nurse explains to Mary that she will need to use the antiseptic scrub at home the night prior to the surgery. She informs Mary the antiseptic scrub should not be used as a total body wash, but instead should be applied to the right knee only, allowed to dry completely, and not to rinse it off. Did the nurse give Mary the appropriate instructions for use? Explain your answer. Mary informs the nurse that she has a history of experiencing side effects to several medications and asks if there are any side effects of the antiseptic scrub. How should the nurse respond? Explain your answer.

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