According to hospital policy,when starting an intravenous (IV) catheter,the nurse must first prepare the potential IV site with alcohol and dress it with a gauze dressing.The nurse has done a literature review and believes that evidence-informed practice dictates the use of a transparent dressing to prevent catheter dislodgement.What should the nurse do?

A) Begin to use transparent dressing instead of gauze dressings.
B) Bring findings to the policy and procedure committee.
C) Use transparent dressings on half of her IV starts and gauze on the other.
D) Continue following hospital policy without saying anything.

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Siddarth Chhetri · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  As a result of her finding,the nurse should meet with the policy and procedure committee to recommend routine use of transparent dressings.However,until the policy is changed,or until the nurse receives approval to conduct a pilot study,the nurse is obligated to follow hospital procedure.If the nurse has information that can lead to better patient care,he or she has an obligation (moral and professional)to bring it to the attention of policymakers.

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