RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1713 of 2368

While flushing a client's IV catheter before starting an infusion, the nurse feels resistance. What should the nurse do?

  1. Push the flush harder to clear the line
  2. Start the infusion at a slower rate
  3. Stop and not force the flush or start the infusion
  4. Increase the volume of the flush
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Correct answer: Stop and not force the flush or start the infusion

If resistance is felt, the flush is not forced and the IV solution is not started. The nurse follows up according to agency policy.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), IV Therapy Management: Steps. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026