A healthcare worker performs hand hygiene after removing gloves. Which statement best explains why this step is necessary?
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Correct answer: Gloves may tear or become contaminated during removal
Gloves may have small tears or contamination during removal. Hand hygiene after glove use ensures removal of any pathogens that may have contacted the skin.
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