Nurse Lynette is preparing a site for the insertion of an I.V. catheter. The nurse should treat excess hair at the site by:
A. Leaving the hair intact
B. Shaving the area
C. Clipping the hair in the area
D. Removing the hair with a depilatory
Correct Answer: C. Clipping the hair in the area
Hair can be a source of infection and should be removed by clipping.
Option A: Leaving the hair intact can cause infections.
Option B: Shaving the area can cause skin abrasions.
Option D: Depilatories can irritate the skin.