To eliminate needlesticks as potential hazards to nurses, the nurse should:
A) Place the uncapped needle on a tray and carry it to the medicine room for disposal.
B) Immediately deposit uncapped needles into puncture-proof plastic container.
C) Stick the uncapped needle into a Styrofoam block and deposit in a plastic container.
D) Slide the needle into the cap and deposit it in a puncture-proof plastic container.
Ans: B
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All uncapped needles should be placed in puncture-proof plastic units immediately after use.
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