The practical nurse (PN) prepares to remove a client's saline lock. Which supplies should the PN gather? (Select all that apply.)

These are the correct supplies for the PN to gather because they are needed to remove the saline lock safely and prevent bleeding or infection. The PN should wear exam gloves to protect themselves and the client from contamination, apply a small gauze pad over the insertion site and secure it with paper tape after removing the saline lock. C. A three mL syringe is not needed to remove a saline lock and may cause confusion or harm if used incorrectly. E. Sterile gloves are not needed to remove a saline lock and may be wasteful or unnecessary.