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Drawing Blood and Administering Fluid PICC
Question | Answer |
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. When drawing blood from a patient’s peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), what can the nurse do to minimize pressure on the device during flushing? | use a 10-mL syringe for the flush. |
When drawing blood from a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) in which all ports are patent, it is recommended that the nurse select which lumen? | The largest |
Which action can the nurse take to ensure a quality blood sample when drawing blood from a patient’s peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) site? | Discard the first 6 to 9 mL of blood drawn. |
After drawing blood from a patient’s peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), what would the nurse do to ensure that the device resumes proper functioning? | Flush the catheter with preservative-free 0.9% sodium chloride, per agency policy. |
After drawing blood from a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC), which action would minimize the patient’s risk for infection when reconnecting prescribed intravenous fluids? | Disinfecting the IV needleless connector and the end of the IV tubing |