Hazardous drug-related waste materials
A) include only pharmaceuticals,to prevent needle perforations through the collection bag.
B) deal with bodily discharges such as sputum and feces.
C) are collected in clear bags for identification.
D) require the labeling of needle containers and breakable items of hazardous waste.

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Hazardous drug-related waste materials can include both sharps (needles, syringes, etc.) and non-sharps (pill bottles, IV tubing, etc.). Therefore, needle containers and breakable items must be labelled separately to prevent injuries or contamination during disposal. Clear bags may be used for identification, but are not a requirement. Bodily discharges are considered medical waste, but are not necessarily hazardous drug-related waste materials. Option A is incorrect because it limits the definition of hazardous drug-related waste materials to only pharmaceuticals.

Hazardous Drug-Related Waste Materials