The nurse accidently spills blood from a specimen container.The first action the nurse takes is to don gloves.What should the nurse then spray the fluid with?
A)Liquid detergent
B)20% bleach solution
C)10% bleach solution
D)Warm soapy water

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Any accidental body fluid spill should be cleaned up as soon as possible.The person cleaning the spill should wear gloves.One cup of bleach diluted with 10 cups of water should be used as a disinfectant to spray over the spill and clean up with paper towels.The paper towels should then be placed in the plastic-lined waste container.

The Nurse Accidently Spills Blood from a Specimen Container