[Answered]: A venipuncture procedure is performed on what…

A venipuncture procedure is performed on what appears to be a healthy eight-year-old child. Upon removing the needle from the child’s arm, the self-sheathing safety device engages. What is the proper method of disposal for the needle/safety device? Please select the single best answer geoquad The needle/activated safety device should be disposed of in the regular trash because the patient is obviously young and healthy. geoquad The needle/activated safety device should be disposed of in a red biohazard bag. geoquad The needle/activated safety device should be bent to break off the needle inside the device and disposed of in a sharps container. geoquad The needle/activated safety device should be disposed of unaltered in the sharps container.