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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Neonatal

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Which of the following statements best assures the nurse that the parents understand the safety concerns related to use of a vaporizer at home?
  1. I purchased a warm mist vaporizer because I don’t want my child to get chilled from the mist in her face.”
  2. “I have a high dresser in the bedroom on which to place the vaporizer;the cord will be concealed behind the dresser.”
  3. “I thought I could just set the vaporizer on the floor next to the bed.”
  4. “I plan to put the vaporizer on a stool next to the bed so that my child will get the most benefit from the cool mist.”
Explanation
Answer - B - The statement that best assures the nurse that the parents understand the safety concerns related to use of a vaporizer at home is, “I have a high dresser in the bedroom on which to place the vaporizer; the cord will be concealed behind the dresser.” It is best to keep the vaporizer out of the child’s way. Concealing the cord and placing the appliance on a high surface is preferable.
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