A nurse is preparing to administer a patient's scheduled dose of subcutaneous heparin. To reduce the risk of needlestick injury, the nurse should perform what action?
A) Recap the needle before leaving the bedside.
B) Recap the needle immediately before leaving the room.
C) Avoid recapping the needle before disposing of it.
D) Wear gloves when administering the injection.
Ans: C
Feedback:
Used needles should not be recapped. Instead, they are placed directly into puncture-resistant containers near the place where they are used. Gloves do not prevent needlestick injuries.
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