A nurse is preparing to insert an IV catheter for a client following a right mastectomy. Which of the following veins should the nurse select when initiating IV therapy?

Choice A reason:
Attaching the drainage bag to the side rails of the bed can create tension on the catheter and increase the risk of trauma or dislodgment.
Choice B reason:
Emptying the drainage bag when it is three-quarters full is appropriate to prevent the bag from becoming too heavy and pulling on the catheter. However, this is a practice for maintaining bag weight, not part of the overall care plan.
Choice C reason:
Taping the catheter to the lower abdomen is not recommended. Taping the catheter can cause irritation, tension, and skin breakdown, increasing the risk of infection and trauma to the urethra. The catheter should be secured to the thigh using a catheter securement device if necessary.
Choice D reason:
Keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bladder is the correct recommendation. When caring for a client with an indwelling urinary catheter, it is important to maintain proper catheter and drainage bag positioning to prevent complications. Keeping the drainage bag below the level of the bladder helps promote the free flow of urine, prevent reflux of urine into the bladder, and minimize the risk of urinary tract infections.

Choice A reason:
"New dressing applied as prescribed; no drainage on old dressing. “This entry provides clear and concise information about the action taken (applying a new dressing as prescribed) and the assessment of the old dressing (no drainage present). It accurately reflects the dressing change process and the status of the wound.
Choice B reason:
"Client premedicated with MSO, sub-prior to dressing change." This entry is incorrect because it provides information about the client being premedicated, but it doesn't specifically address the dressing change or the pressure injury.
Choice C reason:
"The wound seems clean and does not appear to be infected." While this entry provides an assessment of the wound's cleanliness and potential infection, it lacks specific details about the dressing change itself.
Choice D reason:
"No changes noted to the wound from previous nursing notes." This entry focuses on comparing the wound to previous notes but doesn't provide information about the current dressing change or assessment.