What is the difference between sterile and clean technique when performing wound care?

• A. Sterile technique creates a sterile field and eliminates microorganisms; clean technique reduces contamination but is not sterile.
• B. Sterile technique is used for all wounds; clean technique is never used.
• C. Clean technique creates a sterile field; sterile technique only reduces contamination.
• D. There is no difference.

Answer: (A)