Cancer of the bones
Analyze the situation given and answer the questions briefly but substantially SITUATION: Mr. Jolli Bee, 48 y/o is suffering from cancer of the bones. He is due for operation which will require him to undergo amputation on his right arm. Before surgery, he was already given medication via IV.
Furthermore, after the surgery, he will have to undergo nuclear therapy requiring injection of isotopes. It is expected that he will have blood transfusion. After operation, it is also expected that nurses will have to perform wound care.
Questions: What are the wastes? Analyze and identify at least 10 specific medical wastes that can be generated and categorize each waste, label them according to color coding scheme and write how to handle or dispose them.


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