A nurse is preparing to insert an intravenous line and begin administering intravenous fluids. The client has visitors in the room. What should the nurse do?
A) Ask the visitors to leave the room.
B) Ask the client if visitors should remain in the room.
C) Tell the client to ask the visitors to leave the room.
D) Wait until the visitors leave to begin the procedure.
Ans: B
If visitors are in the client's room, check with the client to see whether she or he wants the visitors to stay during the procedure.
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