A nurse is revising an agency's recommended central line catheter-related bloodstream infection prevention (CR-BSI) bundle. Which actions decrease the client's risk for this complication? Select all that apply.
A. During insertion, draping the area around the site with a sterile barrier
B. Immediately removing the client's venous access device (VAD) when it is no longer needed
C. Making certain that observers of the insertion are instructed to look away during the procedure
D. Thorough hand hygiene (i.e., no quick scrub) before insertion
E. Using chlorhexidine for skin disinfection
Answer:
B. Immediately removing the client's venous access device (VAD) when it is no longer needed
D. Thorough hand hygiene (i.e., no quick scrub) before insertion
E. Using chlorhexidine for skin disinfection
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