What is the correct way to handle a needle after it is used to give a vitamin injection to a healthy patient?
a. Discard it in a wastebasket with other trash after recapping it.
b. Discard it in a biohazard bag.
c. Sterilize it as soon as possible to avoid the possible spread of infection.
d. Place it immediately in a puncture-resistant container.
d
FEEDBACK: a. Incorrect. Needles are never discarded in a wastebasket.
b. Incorrect. Needles are never discarded in a biohazard bag.
c. Incorrect. Needles are disposable and not reused.
d. Correct. Place all used needles immediately in a puncture-resistant container.
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