Which of the following is true with regard to the use of injection needles used for venipuncture?
1)Steel needles may be sterilized and used again.
2)The needles may only be used one time.
3)All needles can be sterilized and used again.
A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 3 only
D) 1, 2, and 3

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Injection needles used for venipuncture should only be used one time and then properly disposed of to prevent the spread of infection. Reusing needles can increase the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens such as HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. While stainless steel needles may be sterilized, this does not make them safe to reuse as the risk of contamination and damage to the needle through multiple uses is too high. Therefore, option 1 and 3 are incorrect.

Which of the Following Is True with Regard to the Use