A patient has a central line for fluid management and antibiotic therapy. What interventions should the nurse use to reduce the risk of infection in the access site? Select all that apply.

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1. This is a best practice within the central line bundle to prevent central line infections.
2. This is a best practice within the central line bundle to prevent central line infections.
3. This is a best practice within the central line bundle to prevent central line infections.
4. This approach would restrict the nurse's ability to observe the insertion site for infection and should not be done.
5. Central line dressings should be changed using sterile technique to reduce the risk of infection.

A Patient Has a Central Line for Fluid Management and Antibiotic