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The nurse is preparing to administer an IV infusion to a client. Which of the following is a recommended step in this procedure?
 
  A) Place the client in a side-lying position.
  B) Invert the bag and spike it with the IV tubing.
  C) Prime the tubing and squeeze the drip chamber until it is full of IV fluid.
  D) When blood enters the venous access device, advance the needle to half its length.

Question 2

A nurse is monitoring a blood transfusion for a client following major surgery. What
  guideline should be followed for a blood transfusion procedure?
 
  A) Store and preserve blood in the nursing unit before infusion
  B) Avoid the joint administration of 0.9 saline and blood
  C) Document vital signs during the transfusion
  D) Get one licensed person to identify the unit of blood



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Answer to Question 1

B
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When initiating an IV line, the nurse should inspect the IV solution, to make sure there are no impurities, and unwrap it. Invert the bag and spike it with the IV tubing. The client should be in a low Fowler's position. The nurse should also prime the tubing and squeeze the drip chamber until it is half-full of IV fluid. When blood enters the venous access device, the nurse should advance the needle to almost its full length.

Answer to Question 2

C



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