The LPN/LVN observes a student nurse (RN) add IV solution to the existing tubing of a client's IV. The LPN/LVN should intervene if which action is observed?1. The student matches the bag label with the original orders. 2. The student starts to mark the time on the IV bag with a permanent marker. 3. The student inserts the tubing with the bag hanging. 4. The student checks the venipuncture insertion site.

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20 May, 02:23

The LPN/LVN observes a student nurse (RN) add IV solution to the existing tubing of a client's IV. The LPN/LVN should intervene if which action is observed?1. The student matches the bag label with the original orders. 2. The student starts to mark the time on the IV bag with a permanent marker. 3. The student inserts the tubing with the bag hanging. 4. The student checks the venipuncture insertion site.

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Kassandra Ballard · Answer 1

The student starts to mark the time on the IV bag with a permanent marker.

Explanation:

The key word in the question is "should intervene". Intervention is only needed if there is a complication or if an action is capable of leading to a complication. From the options, the use of a permanent marker can contaminate the solution and hence the LPN/LVN must intervene and instruct the student nurse to use a time tape instead to mark the time.