What Is an Appropriate Technique for the Nurse to Implement

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is an appropriate technique for the nurse to implement when changing the dressing at a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter 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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