To minimize the risk of infection associated with aerosol drug therapy, what should you do? 1. Sterilize nebulizers between patients. 2. Frequently replace in-use units. 3. Rinse nebulizers with sterile water
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D
Guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention state that nebulizers should be sterilized between patients, frequently replaced with disinfected or sterile units, or rinsed with sterile water (not tap water), and air-dried every 24 hr.
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