Read the scenario, then answer the question that follows. A nursing assistant has entered a scene where a blood spill has occurred. After ensuring the patient is safe, the nursing assistant removes visible blood with an absorbent material, and places the waste in a biohazard container. The nursing assistant then cleans and decontaminates the area with a vinegar solution.

What important step did the nursing assistant forget?

A. The nursing assistant did not use a medical-grade cleaner to decontaminate the area.
B. The nursing assistant did not put on personal protective equipment prior to cleaning.
C. The nursing assistant did not place the absorbent material in the proper receptacle.
D. The nursing assistant did not call his or her nurse to report the incident prior to cleaning.