Upon Aspirating a Saline Lock Prior to Administering Intravenous Medication,the

question 17

Multiple Choice

Upon aspirating a saline lock prior to administering intravenous medication,the nurse notes that there is no blood return.What nursing action should be taken?

• A)Discontinue this infiltrated lock and restart another site for medication administration.
• B)Slowly infuse 1 mL of saline into the lock,assessing for infiltration.
• C)Reinsert the needle into the lock and aspirate using more pressure.
• D)Pull the intravenous catheter out 1/8 inch and attempt aspiration.

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