As part of a written standard protocol for the unit,the nurse adds that irrigation of an occluded cannula is not recommended.The rationale against performing this procedure is that it may:
A) Damage a venous valve
B) Introduce an air embolus into the line
C) Cause the patient pain
D) Force blood clots into the main bloodstream
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