A Nurse on Your Unit Sustains a Needlestick Injury While

question 20

Multiple Choice

A nurse on your unit sustains a needlestick injury while caring for a client whose infectious status is unknown. What would be the best course of action for the nurse to follow?

• A) Avoid notifying the supervisor of the injury until the client's infectious status is confirmed.
• B) Avoid revealing the identity of the client or source of blood.
• C) Be tested for disease antibodies at appropriate intervals.
• D) Document the injury in writing after the client's infectious status is confirmed.