Which of the following items should not be discarded in a red biohazard waste bag?

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AUsed lancets
BUnused gauze pads
CContaminated needles
DBlood-soaked bandages

✓ Correct answer: B. Unused gauze pads Answer: Unused gauze pads Unused gauze pads do not contain biohazardous material and can go in the regular trash. It is essential to avoid placing non-biohazardous items in biohazard waste bags to prevent unnecessary disposal costs and to leave space for hazardous materials. Contaminated needles, blood-soaked bandages, and used lancets should all be discarded in appropriate biohazard containers to minimize the risk of exposure to potentially infectious materials.

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