A new nurse is caring for a child who has an arterial catheter in the radial artery.Which action by the new nurse causes the experienced nurse to intervene?
A) Checks to see if arterial line connections are secure frequently
B) Cleans the hub before giving medication through the site
C) Documents arterial blood pressures and mean arterial pressure
D) Monitors for blood loss at the site each time rounding is done

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Arterial lines should not be used to give medications and should be clearly labeled so that this does not happen.The other actions are appropriate.

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