Question

which of the following are appropriate instructions for patients who have central lines?

□ avoid touching the tubing

□ touch the site daily to determine if it is warm

□ avoid touching the catheter insertion site

□ contact the office if the dressing becomes wet or dirty

□ run the tubing under hot water each day

Explanation:

• For central line care, avoiding touching tubing (to prevent contamination), avoiding touching the insertion site (to reduce infection risk), and contacting the office for wet/dirty dressings (to address potential infection or dressing issues) are appropriate. Touching the site daily (increases infection risk) and running tubing under hot water (unsafe, can damage or contaminate) are inappropriate.

Answer:

• A. Avoid touching the tubing
• C. Avoid touching the catheter insertion site
• D. Contact the office if the dressing becomes wet or dirty