Once an injection has been given to a patient, which of the following should NOT be done?

a. Observe and document all findings on a patient.
b. Immediately dispose of used sharps in proper containers.
c. Treat all bodily fluids as potentially infection.
d. Recap the needle to avoid accidentally being stuck.

d
Rationale: a. observations and findings should be documented on all patients.
b. all sharps should be immediately disposed of.
c. all bodily fluids should be considered to be infectious.
d. You should never recap a needle as it presents an increasing risk of accidental needle stick.

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