A Child Has a Central Venous Access Device for Intravenous

question 31

Multiple Choice

A child has a central venous access device for intravenous (IV) fluid administration.A blood sample is needed for a complete blood count,hemogram,and electrolytes.What is the appropriate procedure to implement for this blood sample?

• A) Perform a new venipuncture to obtain the blood sample.
• B) Interrupt the IV fluid and withdraw the blood sample needed.
• C) Withdraw a blood sample equal to the amount of fluid in the device, discard, and then withdraw the sample needed.
• D) Flush the line and central venous device with saline and then aspirate the required amount of blood for the sample.

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