The Hospital Policy States That When Starting an Intravenous (IV)catheter,the

Multiple Choice

The hospital policy states that when starting an intravenous (IV) catheter,the nurse must first prepare the potential IV site with alcohol and dress it using a gauze dressing.The nurse has done a literature review and believes that evidence-based practice dictates the use of a transparent dressing to prevent catheter dislodgment.What should the nurse do?

A) Begin to use transparent dressing instead of gauze dressings.
B) Bring findings to the policy and procedure committee.
C) Use transparent dressings on half of her IV starts and gauze on the other.
D) Continue following hospital policy without saying anything.