Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
The parent of a young adult recently diagnosed as being HIV positive calls the clinic in a panic saying, 'My son just cut himself shaving, and there is blood all over the bathroom. What should I do?' How should the nurse respond?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Option C is the most appropriate response as household bleach is effective in disinfecting surfaces contaminated with blood, effectively killing HIV and other pathogens. Rubber gloves provide necessary protection for the parent during the cleaning process.
Option A is inappropriate; calling a Hazmat Team is excessive for a home situation involving blood and can cause unnecessary panic.
Option B, while suggesting gloves is good, does not provide adequate disinfection, as hot soapy water alone may not eliminate HIV.
Option D is also ineffective; hydrogen peroxide is not the recommended disinfectant for blood spills and may not ensure complete pathogen elimination.
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