What Action Should the Nurse Implement When Discontinuing an Intravenous $\times$

question 23

Multiple Choice

What action should the nurse implement when discontinuing an intravenous (IV) line?

• A) Remove the dressing, remove the catheter, dispose of the used equipment in the sharps container, and chart observations and actions.
• B) Observe the site for redness, swelling, and pain, and put on sterile gloves.Remove the dressing catheter and chart the findings and action.
• C) Observe the site for redness, swelling, and pain, and put on clean gloves.Remove the dressing and catheter, place a 2 \(\times\) 2 dressing over the site, and chart the findings and action.
• D) Observe the site for redness, swelling, and pain and put on clean gloves.Remove the dressing and catheter; chart the findings and action.

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