Safety and Infection ControlQuestion 752 of 2368
The nurse finds that the epidural line has become disconnected from the catheter. What should the nurse do?
- Wipe the end with alcohol and reconnect the line
- Flush the line with saline and reconnect it
- Contact the anesthesia provider and not reconnect the line
- Clamp the line and reconnect it after one hour
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Correct answer: Contact the anesthesia provider and not reconnect the line
A disconnected epidural line raises infection risk. The nurse calls the anesthesia provider and does not reconnect it.
Source: Nursing Advanced Skills (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Initiate IV Therapy: Epidural. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Safety and Infection Control"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026