What Is an Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when changing the dressing of a peripheral IV site?

• A) Wear sterile gloves to remove the old dressing
• B) Keep one finger over the IV catheter until the tape is replaced
• C) Cleanse with an antiseptic solution in a circular manner toward the site
• D) Tape the connection between the IV catheter port and the tubing

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