Author Question: The nurse is aware of many contributing factors to complications of IV therapy. Which of the ... (Read 62 times)

rosent76 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is aware of many contributing factors to complications of IV therapy. Which of the following factors contribute to localized complications? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Skin integrity
2. Site of infusion
3. Duration of infusion
4. Client's medical condition
5. Client activity

Question 2

Successful IV insertions include the following steps. Place the following in the correct order, from beginning of the procedure to the end: Standard Text: Click and drag the options below to move them up or down.

1. Remove excess hair.
2. Prepare the area with the facility-specified agent.
3. Apply a tourniquet.
4. Approach the vein with the bevel up.
5. Stabilize the catheter.

micaelaswann · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: The lack of skin integrity of the client can contribute to injury of the vein.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,4,5
Rationale: Remove excess hair to facilitate catheter insertion, taping, and dressing adherence; use scissors rather than shaving.