When a Nurse Is Engaged in Hand Hygiene,in Which of These

Multiple Choice

When a nurse is engaged in hand hygiene,in which of these positions should the hands be placed?

A) hands and forearms kept down with elbows straight
B) hands kept at waist level with elbows at 45-degree angle
C) hands held at chest level with elbows bent
D) no preferred position as long as the hands are cleansed thoroughly