As part of a written standard protocol for the unit, the nurse adds that irrigation of an occluded cannula is not recommended. The rationale against performing this procedure is that it may:
1. damage a venous valve.
2. introduce an air embolus into the line.
3. cause the patient pain.
4. force blood clots into the main bloodstream.
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A cannula may be occluded because a clot has formed against the end of the shaft. By irri-gating it, the clot is forced into the bloodstream.
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