The nurse is preparing a continuous intravenous (IV) infusion at the medication cart. As the nurse prepares to attach the distal end of the IV tubing to a needleless device, the tubing drops and hits the top of the medication cart. Which of the following is the appropriate action by the nurse?

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The appropriate action is to change the IV tubing because it has been contaminated by touching a non-sterile surface, which could lead to infection if used.

The Nurse Is Preparing a Continuous Intravenous (IV) Infusion at the Medication