The Nursing Assistant Reports That While Pouring Urine into a 24-Hour

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nursing assistant reports that while pouring urine into a 24-hour urine container,some urine splashed the nursing assistant's hand.Which action by the nurse is best?

• A) Ask the assistant if he or she washed the hands afterward.
• B) Call the laboratory to see if the container has preservative in it.
• C) Have the assistant fill out an incident report.
• D) Send the assistant to Employee Health right away.

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