In the collection of blood cultures from infants, which of the following is the preferred antiseptic to use prior to blood collection?

A. Chlorhexidine gluconate
B. 70% isopropyl alcohol
C. Betadine
D. Iodine

Answer: A

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A. The mother occasionally drank red wine. B. The mother had no routine prenatal care. C. The mother recently ingested narcotics. D. The baby's gestational age is 37 weeks.

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