Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who has a prescription for a peripheral IV catheter insertion. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Cleansing the insertion site with an antiseptic, such as povidone-iodine or chlorhexidine, is a critical step to reduce the risk of infection during peripheral IV catheter insertion.