A 30-year-old client is discharged after treatment for respiratory and kidney disorders. What medical equipment used by the client must be disinfected for reuse?
A) Mouth care utensils
B) Incentive spirometers
C) The intravenous (IV) pump
D) Wash basins
C
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When a client leaves the healthcare facility, the IV pump or heart-lung machine must be disinfected for reuse. Items such as washbasins, mouth care utensils, and incentive spirometers must be discarded. When a client leaves after treatment, large or very expensive medical equipment used by the client must be sterilized for reuse.
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