The staff nurse is concerned about possible increasing infection rates among clients with peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs). The nurse has noticed several clients with problems in the last few months. Which action would be appropriate for the staff nurse to implement first?

a. Volunteer to be on an ad hoc committee to research the infection rate.
b. Assume the employee health nurse is monitoring the situation.
c. Discuss the infections with the chief nursing officer.
d. Contact the infection control nurse to discuss the problem.