Exam 13: Infusion Therapy

A home care nurse prepares to administer intravenous medication to a client.The nurse assesses the site and reviews the client's chart prior to administering the medication: Client: Thomas Jackson DOB: 5/3/1936 Gender: Male January 23 (Today): Right upper extremity PICC' is intact, patent, and has a good blood return. Site clean and free from manifestations of infiltration, irritation, and infection.—Sue Franks, RN January 20: Punlent drainage from sacral wound. Wound deansed and dressing changed. Dr. Smith natified and updated on dient status orders received for intravenous antibiotics.— Sue Franks, RN January 13: Client alert and oriented. Sacral wound dressing changed — Sue Franks, RN January 6: Right upper extremity PICC inserted. No complication. discharged with home healthcare.—Dr. Smith Based on the information provided,which action should the nurse take?

A registered nurse (RN)delegates client care to an experienced licensed practical nurse (LPN).Which standards should guide the RN when delegating aspects of IV therapy to the LPN? (Select all that apply.)

A client is prescribed 1000 mL of normal saline to infuse over 24 hours.At what rate should the nurse set the pump (mL/hr)to deliver this infusion? (Record your answer using a whole number.)____ mL/hr

A nurse delegates care to an unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP).Which statement should the nurse include when delegating hygiene for a client who has a vascular access device?