The nurse caring for a client with an intravenous infusion is looking up her institution's policy on changing IV equipment used in a venipuncture. When is most IV tubing changed?
A) Every 12 hours
B) Every 24 hours
C) Every 48 hours
D) Every 72 hours
D
Feedback:
Most IV tubing is changed every 72 hours, but the exact parameters depend on agency policy. Some exceptions include tubing used to administer TPN and intermittent secondary infusions. Therefore, options A, B, and C are incorrect.
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