Threading the bag and tubing through the gown sleeve keeps the system intact. Opening an intravenous line
causes a break in a sterile system and introduces the potential for infection. Cutting a gown off is not an alternative
except in an emergency. IV gowns, which open along sleeves, are widely available.Basic Care and Comfort
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