The parents of a 2-year-old child ask to bring in a favorite blanket while the child is on isolation. Which should the nurse tell the parents about the blanket?
1. An item is allowed if it can be disinfected.
2. The blanket needs to be gas sterilized first.
3. Items from home are not allowed in isolation.
4. Reminders of home are distressing for a child.
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1. Objects in isolation are subject to regular disinfection to reduce the number of mi-croorganisms in the client's environment and to reduce the exposure of health care personnel who need to enter the client's room. The blanket could be laundered and brought in to the child, but it may not withstand disinfection in a health care facility.
2. Gas sterilization is reserved for items used in surgical asepsis that cannot go into the autoclave.
3. Items from home are allowed in isolation as long as they can be disinfected.
4. Reminders of home are unlikely to cause distress for the child.
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