A nurse is placing a peripheral intravenous catheter.Which of the following measures can reduce the risk of a catheter-related infection? (Select all that apply.) A. Shave excess hair at the site before inserting the catheter._ B. Clean the site and apply chlorhexidine by rubbing vigorously back and forth over the insertion site. C. Apply an occlusive dressing over the catheter hub after insertion._ D. Remove the catheter no more frequently thanevery 72-96 hours (and if necessary). E. Use sterile saline to clean ports when accessing the catheter system.
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