A nurse is providing teaching to the parent of a 6-month-old infant who is teething and having difficulty sleeping. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?

A. Using the injection port farthest from the IV catheter insertion site is not necessary for administering an IV bolus of medication and may not be practical depending on the setup of the IV tubing.

B. Occluding the IV tubing above the injection port prevents the bolus medication from flowing into the continuous IV infusion, ensuring that the medication is delivered directly to the patient.

C. Checking for blood return after medication administration is not relevant in this context, as albumin 5% is administered intravenously and does not require blood return.

D. Flushing the IV tubing with a heparinized solution is not necessary for administering an IV bolus of medication and may not be appropriate for all medications.

A. Visitors are not completely prohibited, but their time should be limited and precautions followed, especially for children and pregnant individuals. Therefore, banning all visitors for 24 hours is unnecessary and overly restrictive.

B. Maintaining a distance of at least 3 feet from the radiation source helps reduce exposure, following the principle of distance in radiation safety. This is an appropriate and effective protective measure for the nurse.

C. Bed rest is typically required to prevent displacement of the sealed radiation device, but it is not specifically prescribed for a fixed duration like 72 hours. The duration depends on the treatment plan, so this statement is too rigid and not universally correct.

D. Dosimeter badges are worn by healthcare workers to measure occupational exposure, not by clients receiving radiation therapy. Therefore, this action is inappropriate for the client.