The nurse is caring for a patient with a peripheral intravenous access that is used intermittently for medications but is not a continuous infusion.Which technique should the nurse use for routine care of this peripheral line?
A) Flush with a low concentration of heparin.
B) Always change the end cap with each medication dose.
C) Change the intravenous (IV) insertion site every day.
D) Flush with 0.9% saline solution.
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