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Currently have an iv in my wrist. its disconected from bag (not attached to anything)and clamp.there is a bit of saline left in just a portion of the line. a lot of bubbles and a bit with dry blood. when they connect me all that will go in, embolism?
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Any evidence of blood, including clots, should be discarded prior to reconnecting the IV, and meticulous sterile technique must be followed when an IV is reconnected.
Answered 5/19/2022
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