The nurse stuck a finger with a contaminated needle. What is the proper sequence of steps to take following the accidental needlestick?
1 . Immediately wash the area thoroughly with germicidal soap and water.
2 . Encourage bleeding from the puncture wound.
3 . Report the incident to the Employee Health Service.
4 . Fill out an incident report.
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 2, 1, 4, 3
C) 3, 1, 2, 4
D) 4, 3, 2, 1
A
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Unfortunately, the nurse may sustain an accidental stick with a contaminated needle. If this occurs, these procedures should be followed: Immediately wash the area thoroughly with germicidal soap and water. Encourage bleeding from this puncture wound, if possible. Report the incident to the Employee Health Service or Safety Officer immediately. An exposure risk assessment will be done. Fill out an incident report.
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