Case Studies: Case Study 7
Question
What should Julie have done to prevent the needle stick?
Please select the single best answer
Thrown the butterfly in the trash.
Left the needle on the counter since the needle disposal box was full.
Reported the full needle disposal box to the nurse but put the butterfly in the box anyway.
She should have activated the butterfly’s safety device immediately after completing the blood collection.
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