The nurse is preparing to discharge a patient after infusing chemotherapy through an implanted port. What instructions for port care would the nurse provide?
1. Apply a nonadhering dressing weekly.
2. Apply a sterile dressing every 2 days.
3. Place a clean bandage daily.
4. No dressings are necessary.
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Rationale 1: Use of a nonadhering dressing is not recommended.
Rationale 2: There is no need to use a sterile dressing.
Rationale 3: Bandaging is not necessary.
Rationale 4: No dressings are necessary because the port is completely under the skin.
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