There are many hazardous materials in the health care facility. The nurse is reviewing the procedure manual about potentially hazardous materials on the clinical unit
The nurse notices in the procedure manual that a sign has to be placed with a flammable hazard. What is an example of a flammable hazard for the client and nurse? A) Oxygen
B) Hibiclens
C) Formalin
D) X-rays
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An example of a flammable hazard is oxygen. An example of a skin or eye irritant is Hibiclens. An example of a carcinogen is formalin. X-rays are a radiation hazard.
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