Question

Flushing fluids should be

Answer 1

The ANSI standard defines "flushing fluid" as any of potable (drinking) water, preserved water, preserved buffered saline solution or other medically acceptable solutions.

Answer 2

Group of answer choices:

A) Lukewarm

B) At or above 98 degrees

C) At or below 40 degrees

D) Cold to the touch

Answer:

The correct answer is letter "A": Lukewarm.

Step-by-step explanation:

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) refers to flushing fluids to the temperature water must be to use it for irrigation normally for periods of fifteen (15) minutes. The temperature must be lukewarm and that water is used mainly for medical procedures.