The nurse is caring for a pt receiving humidified oxygen. Which precaution does the nurse take to prevent bacterial contamination and infection?
a. never drain fluid from the water trap back into the nebulizer
b. always wear gloves when cleaning the pts nasal cannula
c. don't allow live or cut flowers into the pts room
d. administer routinely ordered antibiotic therapy
Answer: a. never drain fluid from the water trap back into the nebulizer
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