The nurse is caring for a client who is receiving intravenous therapy with an infusion pump. An occlusion alarm sounds. Which things will the nurse check?
A. IV site
B. Pinched tubing
C. Closed clamp
D. Client positioning
E. Bubbles in the tubing
Answer:
A. IV site
B. Pinched tubing
C. Closed clamp
D. Client positioning
An occlusion alarm is a common alarm that sounds on the infusion pump. This occurs when the pump cannot maintain delivery in the face of increasing resistance. The nurse should check the IV site for infiltration, pinched tubing, clamps for closures, and the client positioning. Bubbles in the tubing causes an air in the tubing warning.
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