Hi allI have a question that i need to get clarification please. While a nurse is preparing an injection and accidentally stick herself should a prophylactic treatment be initiated?should the nurse stop the bleeding as soon as possible?
meanmaryjean, DNP, RN 7,899 Posts Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia. Has 46 years experience. Nov 8, 2017 Is this a homework question? If so, what does your research tell you?
klone, MSN, RN 14,490 Posts Specializes in OB-Gyn/Primary Care/Ambulatory Leadership. Has 17 years experience. Nov 8, 2017 What, specifically, are the risks/concerns regarding needlestick injuries?
Been there,done that, ASN, RN 6,929 Posts Has 33 years experience. Nov 9, 2017 You cannot contaminate yourself... with a sterile needle. Needle stick injuries occur after the injection.
KelRN215, BSN, RN 1 Article; 7,349 Posts Specializes in Pedi. Has 16 years experience. Nov 9, 2017 If you are drawing up a medication for an injection with a new, sterile needle and stick yourself in the process, where is the risk that would warrant post-exposure prophylaxis? There has been no exposure.
