While handling CSF collected for diagnostic testing from a client with a peripheral nervous system disorder, which of the following is the nurse's best action?
A. Implement universal precautions.
B. Implement blood and body fluid precautions.
C. Use aseptic technique while transporting the collection tubes.
D. Send the specimens to the lab STAT to prevent sample deterioration.
A
The universal precaution approach is based on the premise that a medical history and examination cannot reliably identify all people infected by pathogens. Consequently, health care workers should consider all human blood and body fluids as potentially infectious and must use appropri-ate protective measures to prevent possible exposure.
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