The percentage of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) has increased and now 70% of patients with one are not in the ICU. Which of the following is a required practice to reduce CLABSIs?

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A) Use of maximum barrier precautions, B) Use of chlorhexidine for skin preparation, and D) Avoidance of femoral insertion sites are all evidence-based practices recommended to reduce the incidence of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs). These measures are part of a bundle approach to prevent infections related to central line insertion and maintenance. C) Use of double-lumen catheters is not specifically a required practice to reduce CLABSIs; the choice of catheter should be based on clinical need, and minimizing lumens is generally preferred to reduce infection risk.

The Percentage of Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CLABSIs) Has Increased