The nurse is caring for a patient who has hepatitis B and accidentally sticks self with a contaminated needle after administering an injection. Which action should the nurse take first?

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The first action should be to thoroughly flush the area with water to reduce the risk of infection by removing as much of the contaminant as possible. Immediate first aid measures are crucial in such incidents.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Hepatitis