A Medical-Surgical Nurse Is Caring for Multiple Clients Who Have

question 15

Multiple Choice

A medical-surgical nurse is caring for multiple clients who have peripheral I.V. access devices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , how often should the nurse change the clients' I.V. catheters?

• A)As needed (PRN)
• B)At 24- to 48-hour intervals
• C)At 48- to 72-hour intervals
• D)At 72- to 96-hour intervals

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