The hospital safety committee is responsible for reporting hazardous materials events. For which of the following situations would the nurse expect a follow-up by this safety committee?
a. A nurse complains of a noxious odor that is making patients lightheaded.
b. A nurse incorrectly disposes of a patient's surgical dressing.
c. A nurse contaminates an IV line during insertion.
d. A patient falls because the floor was wet from being cleaned.
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A It is important to determine the source of the odor because of possible hazardous sources.
B Does not represent an area of follow-up by the committee.
C Does not represent an area of follow-up by the committee.
D Does not represent an area of follow-up by the committee.
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