The nurse prepares to administer a medication through the client's central line. Per hospital policy, the nurse must use heparin to keep the line patent. Place the steps in the correct order for administering medication through the central line. A) Administer the medication.B) Flush the catheter with 5-mL saline.C) Flush the catheter with heparin. D) Flush the catheter with 10-mL saline.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
D, A, B, C
A) The process to administer medication through the central line is as follows: flush the catheter with 10-mL saline; administer the medication; flush the catheter with 5-mL saline; flush the catheter with heparin.
B) The process to administer medication through the central line is as follows: flush the catheter with 10-mL saline; administer the medication; flush the catheter with 5-mL saline; flush the catheter with heparin.
C) The process to administer medication through the central line is as follows: flush the catheter with 10-mL saline; administer the medication; flush the catheter with 5-mL saline; flush the catheter with heparin.
D) The process to administer medication through the central line is as follows: flush the catheter with 10-mL saline; administer the medication; flush the catheter with 5-mL saline; flush the catheter with heparin.
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