the nurse is caring for a client who is recei...
the nurse is caring for a client who is receiving total parenteral nutrition (tpn) via a subclavian central venous catheter (cvc). which nursing action should the practical nurse implement? clean the cvc insertion site with hydrogen peroxide. ensure that the entire cvc insertion site is covered with an air - occlusive dressing. use a transparent membrane dressing and change it every two days. remind the client to take slow deep breaths when the tubing is changed.
Answer
# Brief Explanations:
Air - occlusive dressings are used to cover central venous catheter (CVC) insertion sites to prevent air embolism and reduce the risk of infection. Hydrogen peroxide can damage tissue and is not recommended for CVC site cleaning. Transparent membrane dressings are changed at least every 7 days, not every 2 days. Taking slow deep breaths when tubing is changed is not a standard nursing action for TPN via CVC.
# Answer:
Ensure that the entire CVC insertion site is covered with an air - occlusive dressing.