medium · NCLEX-RN safety
A nurse is emptying a bedside commode for a client who received chemotherapy 24 hours ago.
Which technique should the nurse use to prevent aerosolization of hazardous waste?
- Cover the commode bucket with a plastic shield or lid while transporting it to the toilet.
- Vigorously scrub the commode with a stiff brush after emptying, as the next nursing response.
- Add a cup of bleach to the commode before emptying it.
- Flush the toilet twice with the lid open to ensure all residue is removed, for this client.
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