The Nurse Cares for a Client with a PICC Line

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for a client with a PICC line that requires a dressing change. Place the procedure steps in the correct order the nurse will perform.

• A)Remove old transparent dressing.
• B)Discard old dressing and gloves.
• C)Perform hand hygiene and don clean gloves.
• D)Assess the exit site.
• E)Perform hand hygiene and don sterile gloves.
• F)Clean the exit site and catheter with antimicrobial swabs; allow to dry.
• G) Place securement device and cover exit site with transparent dressing.

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