while peforming venipuncture, rosa has an accidental needlestick. describe postexposure actions and follow-up proced
Answer - Post exposure action such as following -
- After needlestick injury first and immediately put the bleeding area under running water for 10 - 15 minutes.
- Donot squeeze, suck or put any pressure that area.
- After it wash again wound with soap under running water.
- Dry the bleeding area and cover it with dressing.
- After it, immediate consult with health care provider and recommended to him or her for medical test such as hepatitis-B, hepatitis C, hiv aiids.It should necessary because there are high chances of infectious disease.
- Take necessary treatment as prescribed by health care provider such as antibiotics therapy, vaccinations schedule etc.
- follow up regularly.
- Provide proper education regarding needlestick injury, how to prevent and postprophylaxis schedules.
- Never recap needle after use.
- Provide psychological support to clients.
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