Which Technique by the Nurse Accurately Maintains Asepsis of a Peripheral

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which technique by the nurse accurately maintains asepsis of a peripheral intravenous (IV) access device?

• A) Wear gloves when hanging all IV solutions.
• B) Apply a topical antibiotic ointment to the insertion site.
• C) Change fluid administration sets according to institutional policy.
• D) Flush with heparin before use.

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