Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
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
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Change peripheral IV primary tubing every 96 hr. This recommendation aligns with evidence-based practice guidelines for preventing infection risk associated with IV therapy. Changing the peripheral IV tubing every 96 hours helps reduce the risk of contamination and infection. Choice A is incorrect because changing total parenteral nutrition IV tubing every 48 hours is not necessary unless there is a specific indication. Choice B is incorrect as replacing total parenteral nutrition solution bags every 48 hours is not a standard practice and can lead to wastage. Choice C is incorrect because changing peripheral IV solution bags every 96 hours is less critical than changing the primary tubing.