The nurse is caring for a patient with leukemia and is preparing to provide fluids through a vascular access device.Which nursing intervention is priority in this procedure?
A) Position the patient comfortably.
B) Maintain aseptic technique.
C) Gather available supplies.
D) Review the procedure with the patient.

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Patients with disease processes of the immune system are at particular risk for infection.These diseases include leukemia,AIDS,lymphoma,and aplastic anemia.These disease processes weaken the defenses against an infectious organism.It is priority that anytime an intravenous device is accessed,aseptic technique must be maintained with wearing of appropriate personal protective equipment,preparation of the skin,and use of sterile gloves,sterile supplies,appropriate flushing,and appropriate discontinuation.Reviewing the procedure with the patient,positioning the patient,and gathering the supplies are all important steps in the procedure but are not the priority in the procedure.

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