The nurse cares for a client with a central venous catheter.Which action by the nurse is incorrect when maintaining the client's central line?
A)Wiping the access port with an antimicrobial swab for 30 seconds.
B)Using a 5-mL syringe to flush the catheter.
C)Flushing the catheter before and after each dose of medication.
D)Using a push-pause-push motion to flush the catheter.

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Using a 5-mL syringe to flush a central venous catheter is incorrect because smaller syringes can generate higher pressure, potentially damaging the catheter or causing catheter rupture. Larger syringes, typically 10 mL or greater, are recommended to ensure lower pressure during flushing.

The Nurse Cares for a Client with a Central Venous