When Cleaning the Surgical Environment Following a Procedure, How Should

Multiple Choice

When cleaning the surgical environment following a procedure, how should the nurse dispose of soiled linen?

A) Place linen in the hamper outside the door to avoid contaminating objects in the room.
B) Leave linen exactly where it is for the housekeeping staff to clean up.
C) Place linen in a bag before putting it in a proper receptacle within the room.
D) Fold linen and separate into grossly soiled and used, disposing of each into separate containers.