A 46-year-old woman with a subclavian triple-lumen catheter is transferred from a critical care unit after an extended stay for respiratory failure. Which action is important for the nurse to take?
A. Change the injection cap after the administration of IV medications.
B. Use a 5-mL syringe to flush the catheter between medications and after use.
C. During removal of the catheter, have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
D. If resistance is met when flushing, use the push-pause technique to dislodge the clot.
Ans: C. During removal of the catheter, have the patient perform the Valsalva maneuver.
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