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newbem

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Established standards for routine replacement of peripheral IV catheters and intravenous administration sets have recommended a maximum of _____ hours to reduce IV fluid contamination and prevent catheter site complications.
 
  a. 24
  b. 48
  c. 72
  d. 96

Question 2

MC Conductive gel is applied to the client's skin before using Doppler ultrasound to facilitate the movement of the ultrasound beam. To assist with this process, the nurse must ensure that
 
  A. The old gel is removed before applying new gel.
  B. An airtight seal is maintained between the probe and skin.
  C. The Doppler machine is turned to the OFF position until it is placed on the skin.
  D. The gel is liberally spread over a 2 cm 3 2 cm area on the client's skin.



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morganmarie791

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Answer to Question 1

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Established standards for routine replacement of peripheral IV catheters and intravenous administration sets have recommended a maximum of 96 hours to reduce IV fluid contamination and prevent catheter site complications.

Answer to Question 2

B




newbem

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


robbielu01

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

 

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