When performing a central venous catheter dressing change,which step is correct?
A) Wear sterile gloves while removing and discarding the soiled dressing.
B) Apply pressure on the catheter-hub junction when removing the soiled dressing.
C) Place a sterile transparent dressing over the site and the catheter-hub junction.
D) Have the patient wear a mask or turn his head away from the site.

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Having the patient wear a mask or turn his head away from the site helps prevent contamination of the catheter site from respiratory droplets during the dressing change.

When Performing a Central Venous Catheter Dressing Change,which Step Is