The respiratory therapist is providing patient education for a patient who is being discharged home on aerosol therapy. The most important reason for the patient to follow the recommended cleaning procedures using a vinegar/water solution is that this solution will

A. sterilize the equipment.
B. retard bacterial growth.
C. kill all micro-organisms and spores.
D. extend the equipment life.

Answer: B. retard bacterial growth.

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