When performing a central venous catheter dressing change, which of the following steps is correct?
a. Wear sterile gloves while removing and discarding the soiled dressing.
b. Apply pressure on the catheter-hub junction when removing the soiled dressing.
c. Place a sterile transparent dressing over the site and the catheter-hub junction.
d. Have the patient wear a mask or turn his head away from the site.
ANS: D
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