Multiple Choice
The patient has a peripheral infusion for the administration of antibiotics.Which action is most effective for the nurse to use to detect an IV therapy-related infection?
A) Use clean technique for dressing changes.
B) Palpate the insertion site through the dressing.
C) Change the IV tubing at 12-hour intervals.
D) Routinely apply an antimicrobial to the IV site.
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