The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Bloodborne

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a bloodborne pathogen. The nurse splashes blood above the glove to intact skin while discontinuing an intravenous (IV) infusion. Which step(s) will the nurse take next?

A) Obtain an alcohol swab, remove the blood with an alcohol swab, and continue care.
B) Immediately wash the site with soap and running water, and seek guidance from the manager.
C) Do nothing; accidentally getting splashed with blood happens frequently and is part of the job.
D) Delay washing of the site until the nurse is finished providing care to the patient.