What Should the Nurse Do to Decrease the Potential for Infection

question 10

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do to decrease the potential for infection related to intravenous (IV) infusion 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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