A nurse is preparing to administer medication through a central venous catheter. Which action is essential to prevent central line-associated bloodstream infection (CLABSI)?
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A
Use clean gloves when accessing the port
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B
Scrub the hub with alcohol for at least 15 seconds before access
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C
Flush the line with heparin before each use
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D
Change the central line dressing every 24 hours