The nurse is changing linens for a postoperative patient and feels a prick in the left hand. A nonactivated safe needle is noted in the linens. For which condition is the nurse most at risk?

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Bloodborne pathogens such as those associated with hepatitis B and C are most commonly transmitted by contaminated needles. Clostridium difficile and MRSA are spread by contact. Diphtheria is spread by droplets when one is within 3 feet of the patient.

The Nurse Is Changing Linens for a Postoperative Patient and Feels