Which of the following best describes the next step after a urine exposure incident?

• A. Report the incident to the nurse
• B. Fill out an incident report
• C. Obtain a medical evaluation
• D. Have blood drawn for an HIV test

Answer: (A)

When exposure to urine occurs, the first step is to notify the nurse. This prompts the proper post-exposure procedures to begin right away. The nurse can assess the situation, determine the level of risk, and initiate the appropriate actions, such as medical evaluation and any needed follow-up, while ensuring the incident is documented correctly. Filling out an incident report is important, but it comes after informing the nurse and starting the formal protocol. Medical evaluation and possible testing are part of the ongoing care that follows the initial report, not the immediate first action. The essential idea is that alerting the nurse sets the whole safety and care process in motion without delay.