In preventing infection of a central line, the nurse must perform which of the following hand hygiene protocols? Select all that apply
a. Between each patient
b. Before, but not after, palpating catheter insertion site
c. Only when hands are obviously soiled
d. After using the bathroom
e. Before and after palpating catheter insertion site
f. Before and after invasive procedures
A, D, E, F
Hand hygiene should be performed: before and after palpating catheter insertion site, before and after
invasive procedure, and before and after donning gloves. In addition, hand hygiene must be performed
between patients, after using the bathroom, and when hands are soiled.
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