Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A nurse is serving on a committee whose task is to plan cost-effective care at the facility. Which of the following client care tasks should the nurse recommend?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Change peripheral IV primary tubing every 96 hr. This recommendation aligns with evidence-based practice guidelines to prevent infections associated with IV therapy. Changing the tubing every 96 hours reduces the risk of contamination and infection.
A: Changing total parenteral nutrition IV tubing every 48 hr is too frequent and may not be necessary unless indicated by the facility's policy or based on the patient's condition.
C: Replacing peripheral IV solution bags every 96 hr is not as critical as changing the tubing itself, as the solution bags are typically replaced when empty or contaminated.
D: Replacing total parenteral nutrition solution bags every 48 hr is unnecessary unless indicated by specific guidelines or the patient's condition.
A: Changing total parenteral nutrition IV tubing every 48 hr is too frequent and may not be necessary unless indicated by the facility's policy or based on the patient's condition.
C: Replacing peripheral IV solution bags every 96 hr is not as critical as changing the tubing itself, as the solution bags are typically replaced when empty or contaminated.
D: Replacing total parenteral nutrition solution bags every 48 hr is unnecessary unless indicated by specific guidelines or the patient's condition.