Read the case scenario carefully. Then, answer the following…
Read the case scenario carefully. Then, answer the following questions based on your clinical judgment and understanding of nursing care for a client with multiple chronic health conditions. Client: James Holloway Age: 76 Medical History: Type 2 Diabetes, Congestive Heart Failure, Hypertension, Stroke in 2021 Admission: Post-operative Day 2 following bowel obstruction surgery Clinical Notes: Foley catheter in place since surgery Central line (right internal jugular) for antibiotics and fluids Bedrest with bathroom privileges NPO, awaiting bowel sounds Wound is dry and intact No documented bowel movement yet Question: The nurse is preparing to flush Mr. Holloway’s central line. Which of the following actions demonstrates best practice to prevent a Central Line AssociatedBlood Stream Infection (CLABSI)?
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