Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
Which of the following solutions is routinely used to flush an IV device before and after the administration of blood to a client?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is 0.9% sodium chloride. Normal saline is 0.9% sodium chloride, which has the same osmolarity as blood and does not cause cell lysis. Choices 2 and 3, 5% dextrose in water solution and sterile water, are hypotonic solutions that can lead to cell lysis. Choice 4, Heparin sodium, is an anticoagulant and is not routinely used to flush an IV device before and after the administration of blood.