The nurse is planning equipment needs for a new health provider office in which immunizations will be given among other services. Which indicates the priority consideration?
1. A new office is not allowed to have vaccines for at least one year.
2. At least one refrigerator for cold storage is needed in this office.
3. Cabinet space should be allocated specifically for the vaccines.
4. A medication refrigerator is necessary for vaccine storage.
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Rationale:
1. The Joint Commission requires medications and food items to be stored separately. Most vaccines require refrigeration to maintain safety and potency. Thus, a medication refrigerator is the priority consideration.
2. The Joint Commission requires medications and food items to be stored separately. Most vaccines require refrigeration to maintain safety and potency. Thus, a medication refrigerator is the priority consideration.
3. The Joint Commission requires medications and food items to be stored separately. Most vaccines require refrigeration to maintain safety and potency. Thus, a medication refrigerator is the priority consideration.
4. The Joint Commission requires medications and food items to be stored separately. Most vaccines require refrigeration to maintain safety and potency. Thus, a medication refrigerator is the priority consideration.
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