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49. You are performing wound care on a patient and accidentally prick yourself with a used needle. What is your immediate priority?

A. Inform the patient that you are fine
B. Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water, report the incident, and follow institutional post-exposure protocol
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C. Document the incident later in the day
D. Cover the wound with a bandage and continue working

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  • Inform the patient that you are fine
  • Wash the exposed area thoroughly with soap and water, report the incident, and follow institutional post-exposure protocol
  • Document the incident later in the day
  • Cover the wound with a bandage and continue working

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