Asked by Jonathan Taveras on May 18, 2024
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The nurse caring for a patient receiving intravenous (IV) fluids knows that the current recommendation for changing the tubing on a continuously running IV is:
A) at least every 48 hours.
B) every 24 hours.
C) no more often than every 96 hours.
D) with each IV solution bag change.
Continuously Running IV
An intravenous line that delivers fluids, medication, or nutrition without interruption.
- Determine the advised intervals for replacing primary intermittent intravenous (IV) sets and administration sets to reduce the risk of complications.
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Cheryl ParteeMay 21, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Intravenous tubing administration sets remain sterile for 96 hours.Thus,the Infusion Nurses Society (INS)recommends changing tubing no more frequently than every 96 hours.When possible,schedule tubing changes when it is time to hang a new IV container.
Learning Objectives
- Determine the advised intervals for replacing primary intermittent intravenous (IV) sets and administration sets to reduce the risk of complications.
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