hard · NCLEX-RN pharmacology
A client has a central venous catheter for long-term antibiotic therapy. The nurse notes that the dressing is damp and loose at the edges.
What is the priority action?
- Apply a dry gauze over the loose dressing to absorb the moisture.
- Monitor the client's temperature every 4 hours for signs of infection.
- Perform a sterile dressing change using an occlusive dressing.
- Reinforce the edges of the dressing with non-sterile medical tape.
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