A 2-year-old patient with respiratory syncytial virus is prescribed aerosolized ribavirin (Virazole). Which visitor should you ensure is not in the patient's room during the aerosol treatments?

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Pregnant women should not be in the room during aerosolized ribavirin treatments, as it is a teratogen and can cause harm to the developing fetus. The other visitors listed are not at risk for adverse effects from being in the room during the treatment.

A 2-Year-Old Patient with Respiratory Syncytial Virus Is Prescribed Aerosolized