Intravenous Lines Being Dressed Using Sterile Technique with a 2-×2-Inch

question 15

Multiple Choice

Intravenous lines being dressed using sterile technique with a 2-×2-inch gauze and occlusive sterile tape versus a transparent dressing are being evaluated for infection rates. These data are collected and compared with current research to suggest an opportunity for improvement. This is an example of:

• A) best practice evaluation.
• B) current practice critique.
• C) practice difference analysis.
• D) performance gap assessment.

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