A client has a nontunneled central venous catheter. What action by the nurse is most important in caring for this client?

Name: A client has a nontunneled central venous catheter. What action by the nurse is most important in caring for this client?
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Nontunneled CVCs account for the majority of central line associated blood stream infections. While all actions are important, the nurse recognizes the higher risk of infection with this line.

A Client Has a Nontunneled Central Venous Catheter