The nurse understands the advantage of the pulsating flushing with a central venous access device is which of the following?

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The pulsating flush method is very effective at preventing fibrin formation, but may be device specific. The positive pressure flush keeps blood from backing up into the tubing. Flushing should not be forced nor is it designed to force small blood clots out of the tubing. Flushing also does not clear out old solution that may be harboring bacteria.

The Nurse Understands the Advantage of the Pulsating Flushing with a Central