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The Nurse Is Drawing a Blood Specimen from a Client's

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The nurse is drawing a blood specimen from a client's central line.  Identify the steps necessary to prevent transmission of infection while performing this procedure.  Select all that apply.


A) Discard the first 6-10 mL of blood drawn from the line
B) Flush the line with sterile normal saline before and after collection
C) Perform hand hygiene
D) Place the specimen in a biohazard bag
E) Scrub the catheter hub with antiseptic prior to use

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