You Note Bleeding from an IV Insertion Site

question 17

Multiple Choice

You note bleeding from an IV insertion site.Which action is correct?

• A) Tell the nurse at once.
• B) Apply a dressing over the needle or catheter.
• C) Clamp the IV tubing.
• D) Discontinue the IV.

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Definitions:

Lewis Definition

A theory of acids and bases where acids accept a pair of electrons during a reaction, while bases donate a pair of electrons.

Acids

Substances that donate protons (hydrogen ions) in aqueous solutions and can react with bases to form salts, often characterized by a sour taste.

Electrophile

A reactive species that seeks out electrons, often forming a bond by accepting an electron pair from a nucleophile.

Nucleophile

A chemical species that donates an electron pair to an electrophile to form a chemical bond.