The nurse can best avoid catheter occlusion in a client with a recently inserted venous access device (VAD) by
a. administering medications in small volumes.
b. flushing the catheter per agency protocol.
c. instructing the client to keep the arm extended during administration.
d. using the catheter only for vesicant drugs.
B
Intraluminal occlusion may occur secondary to a blood clot or precipitate. Prevention strategies include proper flushing, vigilance for drug incompatibilities, and adherence to proper drug dilu-tions. Procedures for the care and maintenance of VADs vary with each clinical setting and type of device.
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