An appropriate technique for the nurse to use when removing a peripheral IV access is to:
A. Apply sterile gloves
B. Raise the catheter up while removing it from the vein
C. Pull the catheter out quickly and firmly
D. Apply pressure for 5 to 10 minutes for a client taking anticoagulants
D
D. When CVC completely removed, apply firm pressure on IV site. Pressure on IV site assists in clot formation. Clients who have been on anticoagulant therapy may require 5 minutes of pressure.
A. Don gloves and personal protective equipment.
B. The nurse cannot raise the tip. The tip is within the central vein.
C. Have client perform Valsalva maneuver as you slowly and steadily remove CVC. Promotes negative intrathoracic pressure thus reducing the risk of introduction of air into the venous system.
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