What is the correct action when removing gloves after a procedure?
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Correct answer: Peel off one glove with the other gloved hand, then remove the second from inside the cuff
Removing gloves using the glove-to-glove and skin-to-skin technique prevents contact with contaminated outer surfaces.
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