title: What every nurse should know about mercury.
abstract: Mercury is found in many of the devices used by healthcare professionals, including thermometers and sphygmomanometers. The growing awareness about exposure to mercury demands home care nurses understand the basics to teach patients and families about the dangers. This article outlines core concerns and provides specific information and resources about mercury.
authors.affiliation: Southeastern Louisiana University, School of Nursing, Hammond 70402, USA. ktilman@selu.edu
authors.forename: Kenneth
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Tillman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D004864:Equipment and Supplies; D006699:Home Care Services; D006801:Humans; D008630:Mercury Poisoning / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology*; D009729:Nursing; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*