A Nurse Is Removing an Arterial Line from a Patient's

question 1

Multiple Choice

A nurse is removing an arterial line from a patient's radial artery.What actions by the nurse are most appropriate after the line is removed?

• A) Apply pressure for at least 5 minutes.
• B) Assess perfusion distal to the site.
• C) Monitor the patient for bleeding.
• D) Place a clean dressing over the site.
• E) Secure the insertion site with Steri-Strips.

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