What Should the Nurse Do to Decrease the Potential for Infection

question 40

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do to decrease the potential for infection related to IV therapy?

• A)Use the clean technique for dressing changes.
• B)Change the IV tubing every 12 hours.
• C)Palpate the insertion site daily through the intact dressing.
• D)After cleansing the skin, dab it dry with a sterile gauze pad.

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