To prevent infection when infusing an intermittent "piggyback" line, which intervention does the nurse implement?
a. Backpriming the secondary container from the primary line
b. Detaching and capping the secondary line after use
c. Using a new secondary container with each drug infused
d. Using sterile gloves when administering medication
A
The backpriming method allows multiple drugs to be infused through the same secondary set. This method allows the primary and secondary sets to remain connected together as an infusion system and allows the nurse to adhere to the Infusion Nurses Society (INS) standards of practice. The client is at increased risk for infection whenever the catheter is disconnected from the tubing. Sterile gloves are not necessary for IV administration of medication.
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