A Hep-Lock (Saline Lock)is

question 38

Multiple Choice

A hep-lock (saline lock) is:

• A)used to maintain security of the medication room.
• B)rarely used for administration of medication.
• C)used to establish an intermittent line when IV fluids are no longer needed but IV entry is still required.
• D)kept patent by dextrose flushes administered at specific intervals at the discretion of the registered nurse.

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