A nurse suspects that the intraspinal catheter has punctured the dura when:
A. Clear drainage is noted
B. Bloody drainage is noted
C. Purulent drainage is noted
D. Redness, warmth, and swelling are noted
A
A. Clear drainage may indicate puncture of dura.
B. Bloody drainage may indicate catheter entered blood vessel.
C. Purulent drainage is sign of infection.
D. Local inflammation and superficial skin infection at insertion site can occur.
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a. gloves only c. mask and gloves b. gown, gloves, mask, and goggles d. none
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