Asked by Robert Davis on Jun 16, 2024
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The nurse has just administered a subcutaneous insulin injection to her diabetic patient.What is the next immediate action by the nurse?
A) Dispose of the needle/syringe uncapped into a disposable sharps container.
B) Recap the syringe with needle and dispose into a sharps container.
C) Dispose the needle/syringe into a biohazard bag inside the patient's room.
D) Separate the needle and syringe and place them into a sharps container.
Subcutaneous Insulin
Insulin administered into the fat tissue under the skin for the management of diabetes.
Sharps Container
A specially designed, hard-plastic container used for the safe disposal of needles, syringes, and other sharp objects to prevent injuries and infections.
Biohazard Bag
A container designed to collect and dispose of substances that are hazardous to health, such as medical waste.
- Identify the correct post-administration protocol for handling needles and syringes to ensure safety and prevent needle-stick injuries.
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Tarlochan SinghJun 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Always place disposable needles,syringes,and other sharp items such as broken glass in a special disposable,sharps container immediately after their use.Never recap or handle any contaminated needle.Biohazard bags are used for contaminated items and equipment related to body fluids that are not to be placed in regular trash containers.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the correct post-administration protocol for handling needles and syringes to ensure safety and prevent needle-stick injuries.