A nurse is unsure whether a cleaning agent that is in use at the hospital is toxic. What information source should the nurse prioritize when making this judgment?
A) Advice from the charge nurse or unit manager
B) An online search about the cleaning agent
C) Information from the individual who is using the cleaner
D) The Safety Data Sheets (SDS) about the cleaner
Ans: D
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The U.S. Department of Labor's division of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires that all employers make the Safety Data Sheets (SDS), formerly called Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), until June 1, 2015 when the name was officially changed available to all employees. Among the information a nurse can learn from an SDS is what first aid measures are appropriate for that toxic substance, what to do in the event of an accidental release, what measures to take to protect him/herself when handling this substance, and how to dispose of the substance. This information is more detailed and reliable than individuals' opinions or online information, which could be inaccurate.
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