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renzo156

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The nurse is initiating an intravenous access. After the vein has been pierced by the IV needle the nurse would expect to see what to indicate that the needle is in the vein?
 
  a. little puffiness at the IV site c. Slight bruising at the site
  b. backflow of blood into the tubing d. all of the above

Question 2

When swelling occurs in the tissues surrounding the IV site, the nurse should first:
 
  a. check for venous backflow. c. restart the infusion in a different site.
  b. discontinue the infusion. d. apply warm, moist packs to the skin.



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tandmlomax84

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: This would indicate the possibility of piercing through the vein.
B Correct: A backflow of blood in the tubing indicates that the needle is located in the vein.
C Incorrect: This would indicate the possibility of piercing through the vein.
D Incorrect: a and c are incorrect.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A Correct: Although infiltration should be suspected, checking for venous flowback is the accepted method of confirming infiltration.
B Incorrect: After infiltration is confirmed, the IV should be discontinued.
C Incorrect: This is performed after the IV is discontinued.
D Incorrect: This is performed after the IV is discontinued.



renzo156

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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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