Which IV site dressing does the nurse choose for a peripheral IV?
1. Tape catheter and tubing flat to the skin.
2. Use gauze over catheter hub and tubing.
3. Taping catheter and tubing around the arm.
4. Applying transparent dressing over IV site.
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4. The nurse applies a transparent dressing over a peripheral IV site because it pro-vides adequate protection against contamination and trauma, and allows the nurse to assess the insertion site with direct viewing.
1. The nurse avoids taping the catheter and tubing flat to the skin to prevent the risk of skin breakdown from pressure.
2. The nurse can use a gauze dressing under the IV catheter hub but avoids using gauze beyond that point because it is unnecessary and prevents the nurse from regu-lating the infusion rate or accessing the IV tubing via injection ports.
3. The nurse avoids taping the tubing around the arm to maintain tissue perfusion and venous return.
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