[Verified Answer]: The nurse is drawing a blood specimen from…

The nurse is drawing a blood specimen from a client’s central line. Identify the steps necessary to prevent transmission of infection while performing this procedure. Select all that apply.1. Discard the first 6-10 ml. of blood drawn from the line2. Flush the line with sterile normal saline before and after collection3. Perform hand hygiene4. Place the specimen in a biohazard bag5. Scrub the catheter hub with antiseptic prior to use