A home care patient is being instructed on the use of a hand-held nebulizer. Which of the fol-lowing would be the recommended method of disinfection for the nebulizer?

a. Alkaline glutaraldehyde
b. One part household vinegar and three parts water
c. Pasteurization
d. Autoclave

ANS: B
Acetic acid is the agent of choice to disinfect home care equipment due to its low cost and effec-tiveness. Alkaline glutaraldehyde requires a use of a hood for protection from fumes. Pasteuriza-tion and autoclave both require specialized equipment.

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