While starting an IV on a patient complaining of abdominal pain, you inadvertently get stuck with the needle before you can place it in the sharps container. You should:
A) continue with patient care, report the incident to your infection control officer, and schedule an appointment with your physician.
B) complete your care of the patient, wash the affected area as soon as you reach the hospital, and report the incident to your supervisor.
C) ask the driver to pull over, assume the role of driver, continue on to the hospital, and see a physician in the emergency department.
D) immediately clean the affected area with isopropyl alcohol, ask the patient if he has any infectious diseases, and report the incident to your supervisor.
Answer: B) complete your care of the patient, wash the affected area as soon as you reach the hospital, and report the incident to your supervisor.
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