Why shouldn't needles be recapped?
What will be an ideal response?
The risk of a needlestick injury is high when recapping needles. This could result in contraction of viral illnesses, such as hepatitis or AIDS. Promptly dispose of the used syringe and needle in agency-supplied hazardous waste sharps containers.
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1. VSD 2. Pulmonary stenosis 3. Overriding aorta 4. Thickening of the left ventricle 5. Patent Foramen Ovale
A nurse is discussing quality of life issues with another colleague. Which topic will the nurse acknowledge for increased attention paid to quality of life concerns?
a. Health care disparities b. Aging of the population c. Abilities of disabled persons d. Health care financial reform