The nurse knows which skill does not require the use of sterile technique?
A) NG tube insertion
B) Foley catheterization
C) Tracheostomy care
D) PICC line insertion

Question

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NG tube insertion requires a clean, not sterile, technique as the gastrointestinal tract is not sterile. Use strict aseptic technique when inserting an intravenous (IV) or Foley catheter and when performing suctioning of the lower airway.

The Nurse Knows Which Skill Does Not Require the Use