A Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a Patients Scheduled Dose

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing to administer a patients scheduled dose of subcutaneous heparin. To reduce the risk of needlestick injury, the nurse should perform what action?

A) Recap the needle before leaving the bedside.
B) Recap the needle immediately before leaving the room.
C) Avoid recapping the needle before disposing of it.
D) Wear gloves when administering the injection.