Which of the following would you recommend as the solution used to fill a bubble humidifier used for home O2 therapy?

a. Sterile water
b. Distilled water
c. 0.9% saline
d. Tap water


ANS: B
Because the mineral content of tap water may be high (hard water), water used in these humidi-fiers should be distilled.

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