When using needles, the nurse must be diligent in preventing needlesticks. What is one way in which needlesticks can be prevented?
1. Not recapping the needle after client use
2. Use of gloves
3. Use of 18 gauge needle
4. Use of multiple needles
Correct Answer: 1
One method that is useful in preventing needlesticks is not recapping the needle after client use. Although gloves are worn when administering parenteral medications, this does not prevent needlesticks. The size of the needle gauge has nothing to do with needlestick prevention. The use of multiple needles can lead to a needlestick.
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