بعد إعطاء حقنة عضلية، لاحظت الممرضة أن حاوية الأدوات الحادة ممتلئة إلى ثلاثة أرباعها. ما التصرف الصحيح؟

After giving an IM injection, the nurse notices the sharps container is three-quarters full. What is the correct action?

1. Bend the needle before discarding so it takes less space
2. Push the needles down to make room in the container
3. Recap the needle with both hands, then discard it
4. Discard the needle uncapped and request a new container

Answer: D) Discard the needle uncapped and request a new container. Needles are never recapped, bent or broken; they go straight into the container. The container is sealed and replaced at three-quarters full, and pushing needles down is a common cause of needlestick injury.