The nurse assists the provider during the insertion of a central venous catheter. Which is the most effective intervention for the nurse to prevent client infection?
1. Adhere to the principles of surgical asepsis.
2. Close the door of the sterile procedure room.
3. Sterilize working surfaces for the procedure.
4. Restrict foot traffic into sterile procedure room.
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1. Adhering to principles of surgical asepsis is the best method of preventing an in-fection during a sterile procedure because it is the most comprehensive step. The re-maining options are proper actions for the nurse adhering to the principles of the sur-gical asepsis.
2 and 4. The nurse minimizes the microorganism count by closing the door to limit airflow, foot traffic, and potential contamination from contact.
3. Working surfaces, places where the provider and nurse arrange and work with equipment, are cleaned, allowed to dry, and covered with water-resistant sterile drapes to establish a sterile environment.
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1. with meals. 2. at bedtime. 3. in the morning on an empty stomach. 4. with juice or milk.