The nurse applies an alcohol-based hand rub upon entering the client's room. The client becomes upset, stating. "You did not wash your hands!" Which response by the nurse is appropriate?

"We only wash our hands when they are visibly soiled."

"Alcohol-based hand rub provides the greatest reduction in microbial counts on the skin."

"I will not be touching you, so using the alcohol hand rub is the quickest method to perform hand hygiene."

"Washing the hands with soap and water is not necessary."