While Transferring a Blood Specimen from a Syringe into a Specimen

Multiple Choice

While transferring a blood specimen from a syringe into a specimen container, a nurse feels a drip that has splashed from the container onto the nurse's face.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

A) Clean the blood from the face using an alcohol wipe, and do not mention this to anyone.
B) Complete the procedure, clean the blood from the face using an alcohol wipe, and report the incident immediately to employee health.
C) Inform the patient of the exposure, and ask if there is any history of AIDS or hepatitis.
D) Notify the health-care provider to request screening of the patient for potential infections.