A nurse places a saline lock to administer IV pain relief medications to a 65-year-old client admitted to home care hospice with a diagnosis of transitional cell carcinoma of the bladder. For what should the nurse use a saline lock?
A) Faster delivery of medication
B) Avoidance of medication leak
C) Avoidance of repeated venipuncture
D) Prevention of electrolyte imbalance
C
Feedback:
A saline lock is placed to avoid repeated venipuncture. Medications are administered through the lock and flushed. A saline lock does not increase the speed of medication delivery, nor does it prevent medication leak or electrolyte imbalance.
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