The nurse caring for a patient with an intermittent IV device should:
A) attach continuous fluid infusion to the device.
B) infuse saline or heparin solution to maintain patency.
C) discontinue when the IV medication is finished.
D) reduce patient activity to prevent dislodgement.

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The intermittent IV device should be flushed periodically with saline or heparin, depending on facility policy, to maintain patency, which allows more freedom of movement for the patient.

The Nurse Caring for a Patient with an Intermittent IV