A nurse is assigned to care for a client with a peripheral IV infusion. The nurse is providing hygiene care to the client and would avoid which of the following while changing the client’s hospital gown?

Disconnecting the IV tubing from the catheter in the vein

The tubing should not be removed from the IV catheter. With each break in the system. there is an increased chance of introducing bacteria into the system. which can lead to infection. Options 1 and 4 are appropriate. The flow rate should be checked immediately after changing the hospital gown. because the position of the roller clamp may have been affected during the change.