Among other blood-borne pathogens, HIV/AIDS and hepatitis are a growing concern. Today, most hospitals provide healthcare workers with needleless syringes or safety lock syringes and IV devices to prevent needle sticks
a. What steps do you take if you accidently stick yourself after sticking a client?
b. What is the best way to prevent a needle stick?
Students' answers should include the following:
a. Discussion should include following facility policy besides the following items: reporting the injury, documenting the injury, identifying the person whose blood was involved, counseling for potential infection, getting tested for HIV and hepatitis at scheduled intervals, monitoring, and medicating as indicated.
b. Discussion should include following standard precautions at all times.
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