A Nurse Is Preparing to Flush a Client's I

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is preparing to flush a client's I.V. catheter before injecting medication. Which steps should be taken by the nurse when flushing the client's intermittent locking device? Prioritize the nurse's actions by placing each step in the correct order.

• A) ___ Flush with sodium chloride using push-pause method.
• B) ___ Check for patency of the catheter.
• C) ___ Administer the medication.
• D) ___ Flush with sodium chloride applying positive pressure.

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