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rosent76

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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.



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micaelaswann

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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.




rosent76

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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