Which option reflects the nurse's duty regarding use of equipment?
1. The nurse is required to select the proper equipment and to use it correctly.
2. Nurses are responsible for cleaning and repairing equipment so that it can be used readily.
3. Nurses should modify equipment so that it meets the particular patient's requirements.
4. Nurses have no responsibility for use or maintenance of equipment.
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Rationale: Nurses are responsible for following the manufacturer's recommendations for the use of equipment selected and for selecting equipment appropriate to the patient's condition. The nurse should not modify equipment in any way other than what meets the manufacturer's recommendations. If equipment is not working, the nurse should remove it from use and notify the department that is responsible for repairs.
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