A filled blood specimen tube was dropped and broken in the client's room. Which of the following actions by the nursing assistant is incorrect?
1. Uses tongs to collect any broken glass
2. Wears gloves for the cleaning procedure
3. Blots up the spill with a face cloth or cloth towel
4. Disinfects the area of the blood spill with a dilute bleach solution
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Rationale: The nursing assistant should blot the spill with an absorbent disposable material, such as paper towels or terry wipes, but not with a face cloth or cloth towel. Gloves are worn for the procedure, and tongs are used to pick up any broken glass. The area is disinfected with a dilute bleach solution or an agency-approved product.
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