A resident has an IV in his right arm.He wears a standard gown.He has an IV pump.Which is correct?
A) Put his gown on the right arm first and then on the left arm.
B) Put his gown on the left arm first and then on the right arm.
C) His right arm is not put through the sleeve of the gown.
D) The gown is put on so the ties are in the front.

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It is important to not put the resident's right arm through the sleeve of the gown as the IV is in that arm and it could disrupt the IV line. The gown should be put on the left arm first and then tied in the back for safekeeping of the IV line.

A Resident Has an IV in His Right Arm