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lidoalex

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on: Jul 22, 2018
The nurse is educating a client with a peripheral intravenous infusion of dextrose 5. What is the most important information to share with the client who has an IV infusing in the right hand?
 
  A) Keep the IV fluids 18 inches above the extremity
  B) Caution the client not to bend the right wrist
  C) Instruct on ambulating with an IV pole
  D) Instruct the client on fluid volume excess

Question 2

When preparing to start an intravenous infusion on an adult, the nurse should:
 
  A) prepare the skin with 70 alcohol and povidone-iodine.
  B) apply sterile gloves before inserting the intravenous device.
  C) place a cold cloth over the intended site for greater access.
  D) place a tourniquet 2 below the selected site.


kthug

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
Bending the extremity at a point of flexion, such as the wrist or elbow, or leaning on the arm can slow the rate of infusion.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
Prepare the site using a vigorous circular motion, with 70 alcohol as a defatting agent; work from the center outward to a diameter of 2 to 3; follow with an application of povidone-iodine.


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