What Should the Nurse Do When Discontinuing a Peripheral Intravenous

question 12

Multiple Choice

What should the nurse do when discontinuing a peripheral intravenous (IV) catheter?

• A)Withdraw the catheter quickly.
• B)Keep the hub perpendicular to the skin.
• C)Apply pressure to the site for 1 minute.
• D)Inspect the catheter for intactness after removal.

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