The nurse is caring for a patient who has a bloodborne pathogen.The nurse splashes blood above the glove onto intact skin while discontinuing an intravenous infusion.The nurse's best next step is which of the following?
A) To obtain an alcohol swab,remove the blood with an alcohol swab,and continue care.
B) To immediately wash the site with soap and running water,and seek guidance from the manager.
C) To delay washing of the site until the nurse is finished providing care to the patient.
D) To do nothing;accidentally getting splashed with blood happens frequently and is part of the job.
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