After preparing a client's skin for insertion of an intravenous catheter, the nurse accidentally touches the skin site with an uncovered finger. Which of the following should the nurse do?
1. Cleanse the skin again.
2. Apply clean gloves and continue.
3. Locate another vein to access.
4. Continue with the insertion of the catheter.
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Once the site is prepared, the nurse should not touch the site unless sterile gloves are worn. If the site is touched by unprotected skin, the nurse should cleanse the skin again. The nurse should not apply clean gloves and continue. The nurse does not need to locate another vein to access. The nurse should not continue with the insertion of the catheter since this can lead to an infection of the site.
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