Free NCLEX RN Practice Questions Practice Question
Order
A nurse needs to draw a blood sample from a patient's central line. The line is currently infusing Ringer's lactate. In which order should the nurse take the following steps to draw the blood sample? Number the steps below.
Correct Answer: B,D,C,A,E
Rationale: Order: Stop infusion (B), scrub hub (D), withdraw/discard blood (C), flush with saline (A), withdraw lab sample (E). This ensures a clean, accurate sample.
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