The nurse prepares to initiate a continuous subcutaneous injection (CSCI). Rank the nursing interventions in order
1. Insert the needle at 45- to 90-degree angle.
2. Connect needle's tubing to pump's tubing.
3. Cleanse site with alcohol and chlorhexidine.
4. Apply occlusive dressing over insertion site.
3, 1, 4, 2
3. After selecting a suitable site, the nurse prepares the skin with alcohol and chlor-hexidine to reduce the risk of infection. Allow the cleansing agents to dry by letting the agents evaporate; avoid trying to speed up the process.
1. The nurse inserts a butterfly needle at a 45-degree angle or a prepackaged needle at 90 degrees according to the manufacturer's direction to place the needle.
4. The nurse covers the insertion site with a transparent occlusive dressing so the nurse can assess the site as often as necessary for infection or other complications.
2. Finally, the nurse connects the tubing from the needle and the pump to initiate the infusion.
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