Complications of Intravenous therapy
Complications of Intravenous therapy ( 39 Questions)
This choice is correct. Changing the IV tubing every 24 hours is a recommended intervention to reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) by minimizing the accumulation of microorganisms in the tubing.
This choice is incorrect because administering antibiotics prophylactically is not a standard practice for preventing CRBSIs, and it can contribute to antibiotic resistance.
This choice is incorrect because keeping the IV bag above the level of the heart is a technique used to regulate IV flow rate, but it is not specifically related to preventing CRBSIs.
This choice is incorrect because using a large-gauge catheter is not a preventive measure for CRBSIs. The appropriate catheter size should be based on the client's clinical condition and the prescribed therapy.
A) This choice is correct. Changing the IV tubing every 24 hours is a recommended intervention to reduce the risk of catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) by minimizing the accumulation of microorganisms in the tubing.
B) This choice is incorrect because administering antibiotics prophylactically is not a standard practice for preventing CRBSIs, and it can contribute to antibiotic resistance.
C) This choice is incorrect because keeping the IV bag above the level of the heart is a technique used to regulate IV flow rate, but it is not specifically related to preventing CRBSIs.
D) This choice is incorrect because using a large-gauge catheter is not a preventive measure for CRBSIs. The appropriate catheter size should be based on the client's clinical condition and the prescribed therapy.