Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention for a client who is receiving epidural analgesia?
1. Change the tubing every 48 to 72 hours.
2. Change the dressing every shift.
3. Secure the catheter to the outside skin.
4. Use a bulky occlusive dressing over the site.
ANS: 3
To prevent catheter displacement, the catheter should be secured carefully to the outside skin. The infusion tubing should be changed every 24 hours to prevent infection. To prevent infection, the dressing should not be routinely changed over the site. A transparent dressing should be used over the site to secure the catheter and aid inspection.
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