A Nurse Is Changing a Peripheral Venous Access Dressing for a Client

question 10

Multiple Choice

A nurse is changing a peripheral venous access dressing for a client. Which of the following is a recommended step in this procedure?

• A) Observe clean technique to minimize the possibility of contamination.
• B) Cleanse site thoroughly with sterile saline, or according to facility policy.
• C) Apply chlorhexidine using a back and forth friction scrub for at least 30 seconds.
• D) Wipe or blot the site dry and allow to dry completely before covering.

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