After a subclavian CVC is removed and hemostasis is achieved, what should the nurse do?
a. Apply an air-occlusive dressing (e.g., petroleum gauze) to the catheter's access site.
b. Apply dry sterile gauze dressing to the catheter access site.
c. Leave the catheter access site open to air.
d. Have the patient sit up in a chair for 30 minutes.