A Medical-Surgical Nurse Is Concerned About the Incidence of Complications

question 10

Multiple Choice

A medical-surgical nurse is concerned about the incidence of complications related to IV therapy,including bloodstream infection.Which intervention should the nurse suggest to the management team to make the biggest impact on decreasing complications?

• A) Initiate a dedicated team to insert access devices.
• B) Require additional education for all nurses.
• C) Limit the use of peripheral venous access devices.
• D) Perform quality control testing on skin preparation products.

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Orbital

An equation that represents the wave-like actions of one or two electrons in an atomic structure.

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Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge, found orbiting the nucleus of an atom, fundamentally involved in chemical bonds and reactions.

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The distribution of electrons of an atom or molecule in atomic or molecular orbitals.

Boron

A lightweight, semimetallic element, used in compounds to enhance strength, hardness, and resistance to chemical change.