Question

The nurse is teaching a patient about self-monitoring of blood glucose levels. To prevent bloodborne infection, which statement by the nurse is best? A. "Wash your hands after completing the test." B. "Blot excess blood from the strip." C. "Do not share your monitoring equipment." D. "Use gloves during monitoring."

Answer 1

Answer:

C. "Do not share your monitoring equipment."

Explanation:

A bloodborne infection like HBV and HIV can be transmitted when you have direct contact with infected human blood, since the self-monitoring of blood glucose levels implies the contact with blood, the best way to avoid these infection is to use the equipment personaly, not sharing them.

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