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how is a used sharp disposed of?
wrap the sharp in a paper towel and place in a biohazardous waste container.
rinse the sharp under running water and place in the biohazardous waste container.
recap or break any needles and drop into a sharps container.
drop the entire sharp into a sharps container.
Used sharps like needles should be disposed of directly into a dedicated sharps container to prevent injury and contamination. Wrapping in a paper - towel is not sufficient, rinsing is unnecessary and can be dangerous, and recapping or breaking needles is also risky and not recommended.
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D. Drop the entire sharp into a sharps container.