A nurse experiences a needlestick with a used hollow-bore needle. What is the nurse’s first action?

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B. Wash the area with soap and water and report immediately per facility policy — Immediately clean the area and report the exposure so post-exposure evaluation and prophylaxis can be initiated promptly per protocol.

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A. Squeeze the wound to make it bleed

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C. Start antibiotics without reporting the incident

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D. Wait to see if symptoms develop