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A nurse is following safety principles to reduce the risk of needlestick injury. Which actions will the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)
A) Recap the needle after giving an injection.
B) Remove needle and dispose in sharps box.
C) Never force needles into the sharps disposal.
D) Use clearly marked sharps disposal containers.
E) Use needleless devices whenever possible.
Needlestick Injury
A wound caused by a needle puncturing the skin, potentially exposing individuals to bloodborne pathogens.
Sharps Disposal
The practice of safely disposing of sharp objects, such as needles, syringes, and scalpels, to prevent injury or transmission of infectious diseases.
Needleless Devices
Medical devices designed to administer medications or fluids through the skin without the use of needles, enhancing safety by reducing needlestick injuries.
- Implement detailed processes for preparing and administering medications, involving calculations and the execution of safety protocols.
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Learning Objectives
- Implement detailed processes for preparing and administering medications, involving calculations and the execution of safety protocols.
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