[Expert Solution]: A nurse is caring for a 45 -year-old…

A nurse is caring for a 45 -year-old female client who has been diagnosed with hepatitis B infection. While dressing the client’s wound, blood splashed on a scab on the nurse’s arm. Which of the following is the most important nursing action? A. Apply ice to the scab B. Cover the scab with dry gauze C. Cleanse the area without peeling off the scab D. Wash the scab off using a betadine solution