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

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A major adverse effect of ribavirin is that it is a teratogen,an agent that can cause birth defects.Ribavirin is pregnancy category X.It should not be given to pregnant or breastfeeding women,and it should not be handled or inhaled by anyone who is pregnant.

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