The Nurse Caring for a Patient with an Intermittent IV

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a patient with an intermittent IV device should:

• A) attach continuous fluid infusion to the device.
• B) infuse saline or heparin solution to maintain patency.
• C) discontinue when the IV medication is finished.
• D) reduce patient activity to prevent dislodgement.

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