Multiple Choice
A patient on an anticoagulant is going home and needs the peripheral IV line removed.Which action is essential for the nurse to take?
A) Pull the IV catheter out smoothly but quickly.
B) Apply sterile gloves before going to the patient's bedside.
C) Check the most recent clotting studies.
D) Apply pressure over the insertion site for 5-10 minutes.
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