The nurse accidentally sticks herself with a needle after starting an intravenous (IV) line on a client with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). The nurse tells the supervisor about the accident. What is the best initial response by the supervisor to decrease anxiety in the
Nurse?

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The best initial response by the supervisor is to provide reassurance to the nurse. Option B is the most suitable response as it is reassuring and provides accurate information that the chances of contracting HIV after a needlestick injury are very small. The other options may increase anxiety in the nurse or may not address the immediate concerns.

The Nurse Accidentally Sticks Herself with a Needle After Starting