Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 1469 of 2368
A nurse has a needlestick injury after drawing blood. What should the nurse do?
- Complete client care and report the injury at the end of the shift
- Apply a bandage and continue working unless symptoms develop
- Wash or flush the site immediately and then report the injury
- Wait for the client's test results before taking any action
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Correct answer: Wash or flush the site immediately and then report the injury
The site is washed or flushed right away and the injury is reported so that careful monitoring and testing can occur.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Infection: Types of Infection. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026