A CNA is accidentally stuck by a discarded needle while making a bed. The first action is:
Explanation
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen Standard requires immediate post-exposure response: wash area with soap and water (or flush mucous membranes with water/saline), report to supervisor immediately, complete an incident report, and access post-exposure evaluation (source-patient testing, baseline labs, possible HIV/HBV prophylaxis per CDC guidance—within hours). Delay (c, d) reduces prophylaxis effectiveness; aggressive squeezing (a) is not recommended and may worsen tissue damage.
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