According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines, IV solutions must be changed every 24 hours and IV catheters must be changed every:
a. 12 hours c. 48 to 72 hours
b. 24 hours d. 3 days
C
Recommendations from the CDC include changing IV solutions every 24 hours and IV catheters every 48 to 72 hours.
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A) Confront the crowd. B) Prepare to assess the situation. C) Locate the patient. D) Retreat from the scene.
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