A home healthcare nurse notices that his assigned patient uses a mercury thermometer. He asks the nurse what to do if it breaks. Which of the following is not correct?
A) "Just flush the glass and mercury down the toilet."
B) "Do not vacuum the area where it breaks."
C) "Open the windows and close off the room for an hour."
D) "Throw away any clothing exposed to the mercury."
A
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