Which standard precaution is applicable in regard to occupational health and bloodborne pathogens?
a) Ensure that reusable equipment is not used for the care of another patient until it has been cleaned and reprocessed appropriately.
b) Ensure the proper discarding of single-use items.
c) Never recap used needles.
d) Do not remove used needles from disposable syringes by hand.
e) Do not bend, break, or otherwise manipulate used needles by hand.