A home health nurse has a weekly visit to a client living in less than desirable cleanliness. The client has a central venous access device and requires weekly infusion therapy. What is the best way for the nurse to protect the client against infection?

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The best way for the nurse to protect the client against infection is to practice strict aseptic technique during the infusion process. This includes hand washing, use of gloves, sterile technique when accessing the central line, and disinfecting the area before and after the infusion. Although having the client wash her hands before the infusion begins is important, it is not enough to prevent infection. Suggesting that the client have a housekeeper come on the morning of the infusion or helping the client clean the room are also not effective in preventing infection as the risk of contamination during the infusion process would still be high.

A Home Health Nurse Has a Weekly Visit to a Client