What is the highest priority while obtaining a specimen from a client to prevent exposure to bloodborne and other pathogens?
a. Hepatitis B vaccine c. an assistant to hold client's arm
b. protective phleboto-my device d. standard precautions
D
A nurse can be exposed to a client' blood, body fluids, excretions, and secretions while obtaining specimens for laboratory and diagnostic testing. Following standard precautions is of highest priority while obtaining a specimen from a client to prevent exposure to blood-borne and other pathogens.
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