The nurse receives orders to use Cathflo Activase (alteplase)2 mg/2 mL for a patient with an occluded venous access devise.Prioritize the following nursing actions in correct order for alteplase usage.
A.Withdraw 2.2 mL sterile water and inject into Cathflo vial.
B.Instill 2 mL of solution into occluded catheter.
C.Gently swirl vial to dissolve powder.
D.Irrigate catheter with 0.9% NaCl
E.Allow 30 min of dwell time
F.Attempt to aspirate blood,withdrawing 4-5 mL for discard.

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The Answer of The nurse receives orders to use Cathflo Activase (alteplase)2 mg/2 mL for a patient with an occluded venous access devise.Prioritize the following nursing actions in correct order for alteplase usage.
A.Withdraw 2.2 mL sterile water and inject into Cathflo vial.
B.Instill 2 mL of solution into occluded catheter.
C.Gently swirl vial to dissolve powder.
D.Irrigate catheter with 0.9% NaCl
E.Allow 30 min of dwell time
F.Attempt to aspirate blood,withdrawing 4-5 mL for discard.

The Nurse Receives Orders to Use Cathflo Activase (Alteplase)2 Mg/2