After an employee who believes he or she has been exposed to an infectious disease notifies the designated infection control officer (DICO), the DICO should:
A) execute the postexposure plan within 24 to 36 hours.
B) determine whether an actual exposure occurred.
C) immediately refer the employee to a designated physician.
D) obtain the patient's consent to have his or her blood drawn.
Ans: B) determine whether an actual exposure occurred.
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