a patient care technician is removing a patie...
a patient care technician is removing a patients peripheral iv catheter. which of the following actions should the technician take? move the roller clamp on the tubing to the closed position. withdraw the catheter quickly and apply pressure for 1 min. pull out the catheter with the hub perpendicular to the skin. apply firm pressure over the catheter during removal.
Answer
# Answer:
A. Move the roller clamp on the tubing to the closed position.
# Brief Explanations:
Closing the roller - clamp prevents fluid from dripping when the IV catheter is removed. Withdrawing quickly may cause trauma, pulling the hub perpendicular isn't standard, and applying firm pressure during removal isn't correct as it can cause pain and damage.