Which action is recommended to prevent infection during first aid for injuries?

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Which action is recommended to prevent infection during first aid for injuries?

Preventing infection starts with clean hands. Thorough handwashing with soap and water removes germs that could be transferred to an injured area during first aid, making it the most effective protective step. While wearing gloves helps reduce contamination, gloves don’t replace the need to wash hands and should be used alongside proper hygiene. The other options would increase infection risk—skipping hand washing, never cleaning the wound, or relying on natural healing.

Preventing infection starts with clean hands. Thorough handwashing with soap and water removes germs that could be transferred to an injured area during first aid, making it the most effective protective step. While wearing gloves helps reduce contamination, gloves don’t replace the need to wash hands and should be used alongside proper hygiene. The other options would increase infection risk—skipping hand washing, never cleaning the wound, or relying on natural healing.

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