Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

Category - Surgical Technologist

Which of the following is a benefit of using depilatory cream as part of skin preparation before a surgical procedure?
  1. The skin at the surgical site remains intact.
  2. The process of applying the cream is cleaner than hair removal through shaving.
  3. In some situations, the patient may apply the cream to themself.
  4. Both A and C
Explanation
Answer: D-The benefits of using depilatory cream as part of skin preparation before a surgical procedure are that the skin at the surgical site remains intact and that in some situations, the patient may apply the cream to themself. Depilatory cream avoids cutting or shaving for hair removal, which keeps the skin intact and less prone to infection. It is easy to apply and in some personal situations, the patient may feel more comfortable applying the cream themself.
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