Felicia poked herself while disposing of a needle that she had just used to administer medication to a patient. she was later tested for infection from this needle stuck and tested for human immunodeficiency virus. in this scenario, the needle stick was what link in the chain of transmission?

The post exposure exam follow up must include counseling about the possible implications of the exposure and your infection status including the results and interpretation of all tests and how to protect personal contacts. the follow up must also include evaluation of reported illnesses that may be related to the exposure. what apse should you be provided with?