Author Question: A client is prescribed to have an intermittent infusion device inserted. The nurse realizes this ... (Read 26 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is prescribed to have an intermittent infusion device inserted. The nurse realizes this device will:

a. ensure the client receives a continuous intravenous infusion.
b. need to be flushed with heparin prior to administering a medication.
c. easily be converted to a primary intravenous site.
d. limits the client's mobility.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to administer an injection using the Z-track method. Which of the following should the nurse keep in mind when providing this injection?

a. Z-track is used for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
b. Before inserting the needle, the skin is pulled to one side.
c. The needle should be inserted at a 60 angle.
d. The site should be massaged following removal of the needle.