A hospital nurse has experienced percutaneous exposure to an HIV-positive patient's blood as a result of a needlestick injury. The nurse has informed the supervisor and identified the patient. What action should the nurse take next?
A) Flush the wound site with chlorhexidine.
B) Report to the emergency department or employee health department.
C) Apply a hydrocolloid dressing to the wound site.
D) Follow up with the nurse's primary care provider.
Ans: B
Feedback:
After initiating the emergency reporting system, the nurse should report as quickly as possible to the employee health services, the emergency department, or other designated treatment facility. Flushing is recommended, but chlorhexidine is not used for this purpose. Applying a dressing is not recommended. Following up with the nurse's own primary care provider would require an unacceptable delay.
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