A nurse is preparing to administer chemotherapy to a child who has an Infuse-a-Port. Which action by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A.
Flush the catheter with normal saline and heparin.
B.
Obtain a Huber needle prior to administration.
C.
Unclamp the catheter prior to flushing the line.
D.
Wrap the catheter in gauze so it doesn't pull out.
ANS: B
A centrally implanted port, such as an Infuse-a-Port, must be accessed with a Huber needle. Prior to administering medication is not the time to flush with heparin. The port is entirely indwelling, so there is no catheter to unclamp, nor will the device pull out.
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