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Which interventions help to prevent local infection at the IV site? (Select all that apply)

The nurse is preparing to draw a blood sample from a patient with a history of mastectomy on the right side. Which site would the nurse select to perform the venipuncture?

Which complication is likely to occur if a blood sample is hemolyzed?

Use this Venn Diagram to answer the next two questions:

The provider orders 750 mL of Lactated Ringers to infuse at 75 mL/hr. The nurse begins the infusion at 0830. What time would the nurse expect the infusion to be completed? (Answer in military time)

Which of the following situations would qualify for nonrecognition treatment under Involuntary Conversions (Section 1033)?

The provider orders 1,000 mL of 0.9% Normal Saline to infuse over 8 hours. What rate will the nurse program the IV pump? (Round to the nearest whole number and include the label in your answer)

The nurse prepares to insert a peripheral IV on a patient. The nurse understands which areas should be avoided? (Select all that apply)

A patient reports burning and tingling during IV insertion. Which action should the nurse take?

Mike purchased a stock on December 1, 2025. What is the earliest date he can sell the stock and receive long-term capital gain treatment?