Nurse Brenda is obtaining a blood sample from a clinically diagnosed HIV–AIDS patient. Accidentally, the patient moved to cause Brenda to acquire a needle stick injury. All the following are the steps that Nurse Brenda must take, except?
Induce bleeding at the puncture site by applying gentle pressure around the wound.
Wash the area thoroughly with soap and water.
Needle stick injury accounts for less than 1% of cases of HIV so Brenda can let it slide as if nothing happened and not to worry.
Tell the doctor what happened. Their plan of care will depend on the situation including how deep the needle went in, where it stuck, and the patient's medical history
