A child has a central venous access device for intravenous (IV) fluid administration. A blood sample is needed for a complete blood count, hemogram, and electrolytes. What is the appropriate procedure to implement for this blood sample?
- A. Perform a new venipuncture to obtain the blood sample.
- B. Interrupt the IV fluid and withdraw the blood sample needed.
- C. Withdraw a blood sample equal to the amount of fluid in the device, discard, and then withdraw the sample needed.
- D. Flush the line and central venous device with saline and then aspirate the required amount of blood for the sample.
Correct Answer: C
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- B. Slow respirations
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- D. Decreased blood pressure
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- C. Giardia lamblia
- D. Escherichia coli
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- A. Hyperpyrexia
- B. Hepatic involvement
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- A. Explain that it will not be painful.
- B. Suggest to him that he not worry about losing just a little bit of blood.
- C. Discuss with him how his body is always in the process of making blood.
- D. Tell the child that he will not even need a Band-Aid afterward because it is a simple procedure.
Correct Answer: C
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