After Selecting an Appropriate Fluid,which Action Should the Nurse Take

question 20

Multiple Choice

After selecting an appropriate fluid,which action should the nurse take to correctly flush a PRN lock?

• A) Flush forcefully to clear the lumen.
• B) Use slow, gentle pressure to clear the lumen.
• C) Flush hard enough to clear resistance.
• D) Aspirate for blood return prior to flushing.

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Definitions:

Proximodistal Development

A pattern of development where growth starts at the center of the body and moves towards the outer extremities.

Critical Period

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Diethylstilbestrol

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Teratogens

Substances or agents that can cause congenital abnormalities or birth defects in a developing fetus when the mother is exposed during pregnancy.