Asked by Jillian Hendrix on Jul 14, 2024
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When performing a central venous catheter dressing change,which of the following steps is correct?
A) Wear sterile gloves while removing and discarding the soiled dressing.
B) Apply pressure on the catheter-hub junction when removing the soiled dressing.
C) Place a sterile transparent dressing over the site and the catheter-hub junction.
D) Have the patient wear a mask or turn his head away from the site.
Central Venous Catheter
A tube that is inserted into a large vein, typically in the neck, chest, or groin, to administer medication or fluids or to obtain diagnostic tests.
Catheter-Hub Junction
The connection point between the catheter tube and the hub, which attaches to a syringe or an IV line for medication delivery or fluid withdrawal.
Sterile Transparent Dressing
A sterile, clear adhesive dressing used to protect wounds against infection while allowing visibility for monitoring.
- Apply best practices in managing vascular access devices to prevent infection.
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Learning Objectives
- Apply best practices in managing vascular access devices to prevent infection.
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