BS Nursing
Community Health Nursing -I
Community Health Nursing-I
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June 6, 2026
60. A home care patient with a central venous catheter develops redness, swelling, and purulent drainage at the insertion site. What is the immediate action?
A.
Ignore the symptoms, it's normal
B.
Apply a warm compress and continue to monitor
C.
Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
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D.
Clean the site with alcohol only
📖 Additional Information
Ignore the symptoms, it's normal
Apply a warm compress and continue to monitor
Notify the physician immediately, suspecting a central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)
