During a blood draw, a phlebotomist sustains a needlestick injury from a needle used on an HIV-positive patient. Which action should she take FIRST?

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AImmediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water
BSeek post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) medication
CReport the incident to the infection control officer
DComplete an incident report form

✓ Correct answer: A. Immediately wash the wound thoroughly with soap and water The first priority after a needlestick or sharp injury is immediate first aid — washing the wound with soap and water — before any administrative or follow-up steps are initiated.

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