A client asks why a BIOPATCH is being used as part of a central line dressing. What should the nurse respond to this client?
1. "It ensures no air gets into the line.".
2. "It reduces the risk of an infection.".
3. "It keeps the catheter from moving.".
4. "It stops germs for a minimum of 3 days.".
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Rationale 1: The BIOPATCH has nothing to do with reducing air getting into the line.
Rationale 2: The BIOPATCH is made of a hydrophilic polyurethane absorptive foam with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). The CHG inhibits bacterial growth under dressing.
Rationale 3: The BIOPATCH is not used to stabilize the catheter.
Rationale 4: The BIOPATCH is changed a minimum of every 7 days.
Global Rationale: The BIOPATCH is made of a hydrophilic polyurethane absorptive foam with chlorhexidine gluconate (CHG). The CHG inhibits bacterial growth under dressing. The BIOPATCH has nothing to do with reducing air getting into the line. The BIOPATCH is not used to stabilize the catheter. The BIOPATCH is changed a minimum of every 7 days.
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