When changing a central venous dressing, the nurse would include which of the following actions? (Select all that apply.)

Question

a. explaining the procedure to the client
b. applying gauze dressing
c. putting on a mask
d. using sterile gloves for removing dressing
e. cleansing the exit site in a circular manner
f. labelling with date and time of dressing change

Answer 1

A, C, E, F
Changing a central venous dressing using regular aseptic dressing changes helps decrease the possibility of infections at the insertion site and systemically. Steps include washing hands, applying clean gloves, putting on a mask, removing old dressing and discarding gloves, applying sterile gloves, cleaning site according to facility policy, applying transparent dressing, and labeling with time and date.