Which way can a nurse prevent injury from a needlestick?
A) Recap the needle before disposal.
B) Remove the needle from the syringe.
C) Immediately discard the needle and syringe in a puncture-proof container.
D) Stick it into the patient's mattress until it can be disposed of.

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Standard precautions recommend the use of puncture-resistant containers for disposal of all needles and sharps.Never recap a needle; most sticks happen this way.

Which Way Can a Nurse Prevent Injury from a Needlestick