The Nurse Cares for a Client with a Triple Lumen

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse cares for a client with a triple lumen central line who develops a fever,which the nurse suspects is from the central line.Which nursing actions are appropriate? Select all that apply.

• A)Replace the infusing TPN with normal saline.
• B)Change the IV tubing.
• C)Remove the IV using sterile technique.
• D)Change the IV dressing.
• E)Culture the insertion site using sterile technique.

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Definitions:

Retinal Image

The visual picture formed on the retina, the light-sensitive surface at the back of the eye, enabling sight.

Optic Nerve

A cranial nerve that transmits visual information from the retina to the brain.

Supertaster

A person with a heightened sensitivity to tastes, especially bitter flavors, due to having more taste buds than average.

Taste Receptors

Specialized sensory cells located on the tongue that are responsible for detecting the five basic tastes: sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami.