Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 742 of 2368
At a minimum, how often should the nurse assess the peripheral IV site of a hospitalized pediatric client?
- Every hour
- Every 6 hours
- Every 8 hours
- Every 12 hours
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Correct answer: Every hour
Neonatal and pediatric peripheral IV sites are assessed every hour.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Initiate IV Therapy: General Guidelines for Maintaining Peripheral Venous Access Sites. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026