A Client Undergoing Surgery for Cancer

The client has had an implanted port placed to receive chemotherapy. When the nurse attempts to access the device, there is no backflow of blood and the nurse meets resistance when flushing. Which action should the nurse take to access the implanted port  

Flush the implanted port with 5-10 mL of normal saline. 

Instill a prescribed amount of urokinase into the port. 

Schedule the client for a newly implanted port placement. 

The nurse is accessing a newly implanted port intravenous line. Which interventions should the nurse implement Rank in order of performance. 

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