A nurse on your unit sustains a needlestick injury while caring for a client whose infectious status is unknown. What would be the best course of action for the nurse to follow?
A) Avoid notifying the supervisor of the injury until the client's infectious status is confirmed.
B) Avoid revealing the identity of the client or source of blood.
C) Be tested for disease antibodies at appropriate intervals.
D) Document the injury in writing after the client's infectious status is confirmed.
C
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If a needlestick injury has occurred, the nurse should be tested for disease antibodies immediately and at appropriate intervals thereafter. The nurse should document the injury in writing immediately and should not wait until the client's infectious status is confirmed. The nurse should also notify the supervisor of the injury immediately and identify the person or source of blood, if possible.
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