A client's peripheral IV infusion set up was initiated three days ago. The nurse realizes that there is a need to:
a. change the date on the IV site dressing.
b. check to see if the IV prescription has changed.
c. change the client's IV medications to an oral route.
d. change (rotate) the IV site.
ANS: D
Feedback
A Incorrect: The IV site and dressing should be changed. A new date needs to be placed on the dressing and the new IV tubing for the new infusion site.
B Incorrect: Although appropriate, this does not specifically address the information in the question that the client's IV was initiated three days (72 hours) ago.
C Incorrect: This is not within the nurse's scope of practice.
D Correct: The IV site and IV tubing should be changed every 48-72 hours to prevent complications.
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