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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Tahnee HardingJul 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Aseptic technique should be used when approaching the insertion site.Therefore,both nurse and patient should wear a mask.If the patient cannot wear a mask,have him turn his head away from the insertion site during the procedure.Sterile gloves should be worn when placing the new sterile dressing; however,procedure gloves are used to remove the soiled dressing.The nurse should stabilize the catheter while removing the soiled dressing,but not apply pressure to the catheter-hub junction.The transparent dressing should cover the hub of the catheter,but not the catheter-hub junction; this makes it too difficult to remove without disturbing the integrity of the IV line or the site.