A health care worker is stuck by a needle left on the patient's bedside table. The staff member appropriately reports the needlestick. What will the indicated treatment be combatting?
a. Hepatitis B
b. Streptococcal infections
c. Staphylococcal infections
d. Influenza
ANS: A
Workers who have had a needlestick nee
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