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.
ANS: C, D, E
Needles should not be forced into the box. Clearly mark receptacles to warn of danger. Using needleless systems when possible will further reduce the risk of needlestick injury. To prevent the risk of needlesticks, the nurse should never recap needles. The syringe and sheath are disposed of together in a receptacle.
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