Asked by Matthew Davis on May 14, 2024
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A family caregiver is learning to administer insulin injections to her homebound sister.What should the nurse advise her to do with the used needles?
A) Discard the needle and syringe in a thick plastic milk jug with a lid.
B) Securely recap them and place them in a paper bag in the household trash.
C) Remove the needle and put it in a coffee can with a lid; put the syringe in the trash.
D) Do not recap the needle; break it by bending it on the tabletop.
Insulin Injections
A method of administering insulin directly into the body’s tissues to manage blood glucose levels in individuals with diabetes.
Used Needles
Needles that have been previously used for medical procedures, posing a risk of infection and injury if not disposed of properly.
Discard
To throw away or remove something as no longer useful or desirable.
- Understand and implement safe disposal practices for medical sharps in a home setting.
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ABHISHEK GUPTA1May 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The caregiver should discard the syringe and needle in a thick plastic milk jug with a lid,a metal coffee can with a lid,or a commercial sharps container.Patients and caregivers should not recap used needles.They should not remove the needle from the syringe or attempt to break it because this increases the risk of needlestick injury.
Learning Objectives
- Understand and implement safe disposal practices for medical sharps in a home setting.