A Nurse Is Inspecting a Container of Infusate Before Client

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is inspecting a container of infusate before client administration. To ensure integrity of a flexible plastic infusate solution container, the nurse should check for:

• A)solution clarity, expiration date, and air vents.
• B)solution clarity, expiration date, and punctures.
• C)punctures, cracks, presence of ports, and clarity.
• D)punctures, expiration date, and presence of ports.

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Definitions:

Cerebrospinal Fluid

A clear, colorless body fluid found within the brain and spinal cord, acting as a cushion and providing basic mechanical and immunological protection to the brain.

Pia Mater

The delicate innermost layer of the meninges, the membranes that envelop the brain and spinal cord, providing a protective covering.

Gray Matter

Regions in the brain and spinal cord composed primarily of neuronal cell bodies, dendrites, and glia, playing a key role in processing and regulating neural signals.

Cerebrum

The largest part of the brain, encompassing the cerebral hemispheres, responsible for complex cognitive functions, including learning, memory, and voluntary movement.