As part of a written standard protocol for the unit, a nurse adds that irrigation of an occluded cannula is not recommended. What is the rationale against performing this procedure?
a. It may damage a venous valve.
b. It may introduce an air embolus into the line.
c. It may cause the patient pain.
d. It may force blood clots into the main bloodstream.
D
A cannula may be occluded because a clot has formed against the end of the shaft. By irrigating it, the clot is forced into the bloodstream.
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