A Hospital Nurse Has Experienced Percutaneous Exposure to an HIV-Positive

A hospital nurse has experienced percutaneous exposure to an HIV-positive patients blood as a result of a needlestick injury. The nurse has informed the supervisor and identified the patient. What action should the nurse take next?

A) Flush the wound site with chlorhexidine.
B) Report to the emergency department or employee health department.
C) Apply a hydrocolloid dressing to the wound site.
D) Follow up with the nurses primary care provider.