SoScared

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1. Freaking out about needlestick

   SoScared replied to SoScared's topic in General Nursing

   I really wish my hospital allowed that, especially when the source patient is high risk. Just like any other procedure, patients always have the right to refuse the blood draw. If they do, we can still test them for HBV/HCV if the lab already has pre...

2. Freaking out about needlestick

   SoScared replied to SoScared's topic in General Nursing

   Yes. After cleaning the wound, I reported it immediately and received PEP within an hour.

3. Freaking out about needlestick

   SoScared posted a topic in General Nursing

   Today I had a patient that was brought to the ER following a heroin overdose. She was extremely combative after being given Narcan. While I was trying to place an IV, she suddenly jerked her arm back and I ended up sticking my hand with the contamina...