The Nurse Feels Resistance While Trying to Flush the Intravenous

question 34

Multiple Choice

The nurse feels resistance while trying to flush the intravenous (IV) line with a 5-mL syringe of normal saline solution before administering a medication by IV bolus.Which should the nurse implement next?

• A) Use a 3-mL syringe to flush.
• B) Aspirate the IV line for a blood return.
• C) Check for causes of resistance.
• D) Inject the IV medication slowly.

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Definitions:

Stroboscopic Movement

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Retinal Disparity

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Linear Perspective

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Relative Luminance

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