Can an LPN/LVN discontinue an IV?

[Miss_3Bb]

I was under the impression that it wasn't in the scope of practice for an LPN, but here in this Saunders review book, under iv complications it says that the immediate action is to dc and notify the md. Confused! Perhaps it's only for an emergency situation?

By the way, I'm taking my nclexpn tomorrow, so reply asap!

[j464335]

I'm in MO and yes i have dc'd IV's..I am also IV cert. .

[NPinWCH]

That depends on the state. In Ohio an LPN can discontinue a peripheral IV or change the rate of an IV only if the RN delegates it and has assessed the IV at some point prior. Also, an LPN can get an IV certificate and then he/she can start and maintain most peripheral IVs.

Really you need to check with your BON.

[shortscrubbs108]

There's already a post from my state, but yes I have discontinued IVs. It probably depends on state, but if there is a problem, it needs to be stopped. Did your lpn course include iv certification?

[nursel56]

We can in CA (we have IV and blood withdrawal certifications) but it depends on the state you live in. I think if the question contains an option of discontinuing the IV for inflitration and the other choices involve leaving it in and allowing the fluid to continue to infuse into the surrounding tissues the answer is likely to be that the best option is to discontinue it. It's not complicated to do.

[chasingmydreams]

I am in Indiana and I start, maintain and discontinue IV's. Again I am sure this varies by state and facility. Best of luck tomorrow!!

[ValDonovan]

LPN school in FL. We can d/c IV's and heplocks.

Good luck!!!

[mlclove]

In Philadelphia, we can D/C IV's as well.

[lilaclover]

I do it all the time here in BC Canada

[Fiona59]

Initiate, monitor, change fluids, discontinue. Canada.

Check your provincial/state guidelines. Then factor in what the employer will permit you to do.

[Caffeine_IV]

Yes they can in SC.

[ShannonRN2010, BSN, RN]

Ohio LPN's can dc IV's also.