The Nurse Is Trying to Get an Intravenous (IV)line to Last

question 33

Multiple Choice

The nurse is trying to get an intravenous (IV) line to last several days.What responsibility does the nurse have related to the assessment and maintenance of a peripheral IV site?

• A) Elevating the patient's arm to maintain the ordered flow
• B) Padding the IV site for skin protection
• C) Inspecting the insertion site on a regular schedule
• D) Changing the site every day at the same time

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