A major threat to health care workers is blood-contaminated sharps. What should the nurse use to discard the used syringe?
a. Wastebasket
b. Sink
c. Puncture-proof container
d. Disinfecting soap
ANS: C
All patient care areas where sharps are used require puncture-proof containers.
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