A Nurse Is About to Administer an I

question 9

Multiple Choice

A nurse is about to administer an I.V. push medication through a locking device. Which action should the nurse take with the nondominant hand while piercing the resealable lock port with the dominant hand?

• A)Hold a watch that has a second hand.
• B)Stabilize the port of the locking device.
• C)Wipe the insertion site with an alcohol swab for 15 seconds.
• D)Apply pressure over the catheter insertion site.

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