Asked by Pearl Prathika on May 09, 2024

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A home health nurse explains the procedures for preventing infection in a client's central venous access device and has the client's spouse watch while the nurse connects the client to the medication infusion.The nurse is acting in which of the following roles?

A) Health promoter
B) Advocate
C) Educator
D) Coordinator

Central Venous Access Device

A medical device inserted into a large vein, typically in the neck, chest, or arm, used to administer medication, fluids, blood products, or nutrition, and to obtain blood tests.

Medication Infusion

A process where drugs are administered into a patient's bloodstream via a needle or catheter.

Preventing Infection

Measures or actions taken to stop the spread of infections or illnesses by breaking the chain of infection.

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ABHISHEK GUPTA1May 13, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The nurse is acting as an educator by explaining the procedures for preventing infection in a client's central venous access device and having the client's spouse watch while the nurse connects the client to the medication infusion.