A patient has just had a dual-lumen venous catheter inserted in his subclavian vein for hemodialysis for acute renal failure. What intervention or interventions should the nurse make in working with this patient? Select all that apply
A) Verify central line catheter placement radiographically before use.
B) Inject all medications directly into the catheter.
C) Leave the catheter unclamped to prevent clotting.
D) Maintain sterile technique in handling vascular access.
E) Observe catheter exit site for signs of inflammation.
A, D, E
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