A nurse is disinfecting some of the equipment in the room of an elderly client. Which of the following pieces of equipment has the highest risk of transmitting infection to an elderly client?
A) Bath blanket
B) Face shield
C) Overbed table
D) Humidifier
D
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Infections are often transmitted to elderly clients through equipment reservoirs such as indwelling urinary catheters, humidifiers, and oxygen equipment, or through incisional sites such as those for intravenous tubing, parenteral nutrition, or tube feedings. Use of proper aseptic techniques is essential to prevent the introduction of microorganisms. Bath blankets, face shields, and tables are not pieces of equipment that commonly transmits infections to elderly clients.
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