Problem:
The nurse is preparing for an IV insertion. The patient is talking with the nurse as she prepares the IV solution and tubing. The nurse removes the protective cap from the tubing insertion spike, feeling the tip to ensure it is sharp enough to pierce the IV bag. The nurse checks the health care provider's prescription to ensure the correct solution and inserts the spike into the IV bag. Identify the problem that has occurred. Question options: The nurse should not be talking to the patient while preparing the IV solution The nurse touched the tip of the insertion spike. The patient should not be talking to the nurse while he/she is preparing the IV solution There is no identified problem