The nurse is preparing to draw blood from a central venous access device for blood cultures. Which of the following steps is part of that process?
a. Apply sterile gloves.
b. Flush the port with 5 to 10 mL of 0.9% sodium chloride.
c. Slowly aspirate 5 mL of blood and discard the syringe.
d. Use the distal lumen to draw blood.
D
Use the distal (red or brown) lumen to draw blood if the device has more than one lumen. The distal (red or brown) lumen typically is the largest-gauge lumen. Apply clean gloves to prevent transfer of body fluids. Do not flush before drawing blood for blood cultures. If blood cultures have been ordered, do not discard any blood. Use the initial specimen for blood cultures.
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