Free NCLEX RN Practice Test Practice Question

The nurse is preparing to suction the client with a tracheotomy. The nurse notes a previously used bottle of normal saline on the client's bedside table. There is no label to indicate the date or time of initial use. The nurse should:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Using an unlabeled, previously opened saline bottle risks contamination; a new, labeled bottle ensures sterility.

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