Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 1169 of 2368
Which statement by a parent about using a humidifier for a child with a cold shows correct understanding?
- I will use tap water because the minerals soothe the nose.
- I will use distilled water and clean the unit every day.
- I will run the unit all day and night to keep the air very moist.
- I will clean it weekly and leave the cleaner inside to prevent mold.
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Correct answer: I will use distilled water and clean the unit every day.
Distilled water avoids mineral irritation, and daily cleaning plus limited use discourage bacteria and mold growth.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Childhood Respiratory Disorders: Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026