The nurse has a written prescription to discontinue an intravenous (IV) line. The nurse obtains which of the following supplies from the unit supply area for use in applying pressure to the site after removing the IV catheter?
1. Band-Aid
2. Alcohol swab
3. Betadine swab
4. Sterile 2 2 gauze
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Rationale: A dry sterile dressing, such as sterile 2 2 gauze, is used to apply pressure to the dis-continued IV site. This material is absorbent, sterile, and nonirritating. A Betadine swab or alco-hol swab would irritate the opened puncture site and would not stop the blood flow. A Band-Aid may be used to cover the site after hemostasis has occurred.
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