A Nurse Flushing a Capped, Peripheral Venous Access Device Finds

question 16

Multiple Choice

A nurse flushing a capped, peripheral venous access device finds that the IV does not flush easily. What is the appropriate intervention in this situation?

• A) If infiltration or phlebitis is present, apply a sterile dressing to the site.
• B) Aspirate and attempt to flush the line again.
• C) If resistance remains after aspirating and flushing, forcefully flush the line.
• D) If catheter has pulled out a short distance, push back in and flush line again.

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